Chapter 835: Under the Blade
Tuoba Jiefen's sudden cold words instantly shocked everyone who was doing it.
Tuoba Liwei was the first to ask: "Father intends to destroy this tribe himself?" ”
Tuoba Jiefen waved his hand, his voice was slightly hoarse like an old man: "After all, this tribe is the leader of the Han people, don't let its strength be too strong, they expand too fast, in a short period of time, they have attacked several small tribes, and they have not maintained due respect for our Tuoba so far, so far no one has come to show surrender, let alone send cattle, sheep and property, I can regard this as a provocation!" It's just that you don't have to destroy them, this tribe is very strong, if you want to destroy it, the casualties are not small, and you lose a tribe that can fight for us, if you can know that it is sincere and surrender, then it can also be a big help from Tuoba Xianbei. ”
"Father is wise!" Tuoba Liwei immediately laughed.
"Liwei, can you send someone to find out where the leader came from?" Tuoba asked again.
Tuoba Li nodded slightly: "It has been discovered, if there is no accident, then it may be Zhou Zhi, the Wei general of the Chu State of the Han Dynasty, who is involved in serious crimes such as embezzling military salaries, escaping from battle, and reducing the number of troops, and has been wanted in the Chu State, or has been forced to organize people to avoid disasters in the grassland!" ”
"Do you have proof?" Tuoba Jiefen asked with a pleased smile.
"Yes, the child has already planted people in that tribe, and one of them already has some status, it is his words from the mouths of those Han people who have escaped from crime, and recently, there have been many people talking about this in the people of the Han Frontier, and it should not be faked! According to the words that came out, many of these people were rebels of the Chu State, and they had no way to live, so they disguised themselves as various Han people. Come to the grasslands to seek survival. ”
Tuoba Jiefen listened. Nod your head slightly. seemed to be very satisfied, and then looked at the eldest son, the bald Pi Gu.
"Pigu, what about you?"
"This ......" The bald Pi Gu hesitated and didn't know how to answer, and after a pause, he complained irritably: "Father, the child originally wanted to annex most of this, but he didn't go to investigate this, but he knew that his combat strength was good. If you annex it, you will have a lot to gain! ”
"Confused!" Tuoba Jiefen's face sank instantly.
"Merger, merger, you only know bravery! When this tribe entered the grassland, there were tens of thousands of people, all of whom were battle-hardened warriors, and if you launched a war of annexation, how many casualties would be? On the contrary, if he is sincere in his attachment to our steppe Tuoba, then he will provide us with more cattle and sheep and warriors, and even trade with the Han people through them. Do you know that now Kirby Neng, Budugen, and the eastern Xianbei Mika, Queji, Suli and other departments. The state of Wei, which had already expressed its submission to the Han Dynasty, got the opportunity to trade with the Han people through this means? ”
"The Han people have a lot of things we need, especially war things. One of the reasons for the rapid rise of Lord Tanshihuai was that he accepted Han people into the grassland on a large scale, so that our Xianbei people could get more knowledge and goods, and we became stronger. Now that the Han Dynasty is separated from Germany, the various tribes are fighting, and the wars are continuous, when we officially use them, so that we can truly conquer the rich land in the near future. ”
The bald man was speechless, turned his head sullenly, and did not speak.
When Tuoba Jiefen saw his performance, the disappointment in his eyes flashed, and then he ignored him and turned to Tuoba Liwei again.
"Liwei, what you have collected is also insufficient, these days I also sent someone to investigate, and I also bought a wanted warrant in the hands of the merchants of Chu State, so as to confirm the identity of the leader of the Han people!"
"So fast?" Tuobali was slightly stunned.
"I've known since they first appeared on the grassland, what do you think?" Tuoba Jiefen said with a smile.
"The father is really good at fighting, but the child is far inferior!" Tuobali praised from the bottom of his heart.
"Needless to say, you have to remember in the future that in the grassland ruled by Tuoba, you must know everything before others!"
"Got it." Tuoba Liwei respectfully agreed.
The bald Pi Gu next to him obviously didn't have a good tone in his heart, and when he heard the two talking so much, he complained loudly: "Since my father already knows where he came from, I can listen to your tone, it seems that I still want to send troops." Since they are all going to fight, why bother so much? ”
"Stupid! Stupidity! Tuoba Jiefen could no longer hold back the anger that had been suppressed for a long time, and scolded heavily.
"Brother, my father's dispatch of troops is not a sure battle, but a test, if he does not have the heart of surrender, of course he must be destroyed at any cost, if he really surrenders, then sending troops is to show him the power of my Tuoba, to deter them, and to weaken them, this is a punishment, not an attack, just like we deal with other big tribes!"
"It's really troublesome, since it's decided, what are you waiting for, I'll go and gather the warriors now!" As he spoke, the bald Pi Gu had already gotten up and left.
"Bell!"
With a muffled sound, Tuoba Jiefen held a scepter symbolizing the supreme power and glory of Tuoba Xianbei, and he was stationed heavily.
"Pigu, if you are so reckless, don't blame me for taking back the right to govern the tribe you belong to!"
The bald Pi Gu's face changed, and he said urgently: "Father! What's wrong with me? Didn't you let you go on the expedition? ”
"You don't have to participate in this battle, just me and the warriors can go there."
"Parent ......"
"Shut up!"
Tuoba Jiefen shouted angrily, he didn't want to explain too much about it, and pointed outside with his scepter and said: "Now, go back to your tribe, reflect well, you are not allowed to leave for half a month, if you dare to disobey, I will take back all your rights and glory in the name of Lord Tuoba Xianbei!" ”
The bald Pi Gu didn't dare to say anything at this time, so he didn't say a word and walked out depressedly.
Tuoba Jiefen ignored him and turned around.
"Liwei, now the big tribes closest to the location of that tribe are the Wulu Hui Division, the White Division, and the Wolf Head, you send someone to inform them, and each department will send 5,000 warriors to fight with you, and we will mobilize 20,000 warriors from your Suo Head and Headquarters to go on the expedition within three days!"
"Good!"
Tuoba Li responded slightly, then got up and was about to go out, but suddenly there was a loud shout outside.
"Report to Lord Tuoba, the Assassin Blade Department sent warriors to send gifts!"
"Huh?" Everyone was stunned for an instant, and Tuoba Liwei also stopped.
"Which part is the Blade Division?" Tuoba Jiefen's brows furrowed, and his gaze swept to the adults present.
"But which of your subordinate tribes belongs to?"
Everyone heard the news. They all shook their heads. They looked at each other blankly. Apparently I hadn't heard of this stabbing blade.
"Father, this is a strange matter, and now is not the time to make offerings, why would there be tribes to pay tribute? Why don't you let the leader come in alone and ask first! Tuoba Li turned back and admonished.
"Alright, pass the Thornblade Warrior here!"
In a few moments, the warrior of the Thornblade was ushered into the hall, and his gaze was almost swiftly swept away, and he was already a few steps away. Directly prostrate on the ground, and shouted loudly: "Zhou Zhi, the leader of the Thorn Blade Division, meet Lord Tuoba, meet the Eagle Tuoba tribe of our grassland!" ”
The person who came was Zhou Zhi, and shouted loudly in a broken Xianbei language.
"You're the Han leader of that new tribe?" Tuoba Jiefen was so shrewd that he immediately understood.
"Whew!"
The sound of the sword coming out of the sheath sounded, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly became tense, and the adults of the various tribes of the Tuoba family pulled out the war knives on their waists one after another, and Tuoba Liwei directly put the knife on Zhou Zhi's neck, which was murderous.
Zhou Zhi didn't move. As if he didn't know, he still knelt on the ground.
"It's a man!" Tuoba Jiefen smiled and nodded. I admired him a lot.
"Back to Lord Tuoba, the people are the leaders of that tribe, and today I have come to offer money and goods to the noble Tuoba tribe and seek the protection of the powerful Tuoba tribe!" Zhou Zhi said respectfully.
Tuoba Jiefen looked at him lightly, no joy and no worries!
At this time, the atmosphere in the hall was already extremely tense, and the murderous aura was pervasive, and the blade of Tuoba Liwei was only half a little finger away from Zhou Zhi's neck, and Zhou Zhi could even feel the biting chill and strength, he knew that as long as he had the slightest movement now, he would definitely be in a different place the next moment.
Tuoba Jiefen stared at him for a long time, as if he wanted to see what was coming, or he was thinking about something, which brought great pressure to Zhou Zhi's heart, and sweat continued to overflow.
"You're scared!" Tuoba Jiefen said coldly.
"Lord Tuoba is amazingly powerful, how can the people not be afraid!" Zhou Zhi replied wisely.
"Not panicking?"
"Although the people are bold, they are not brave people, this knife is on the neck, and they are very panicked!" Zhou Zhi's voice trembled slightly.
"Where are you from?"
"The criminal minister of the Chu State, homeless, pray for the protection of the great Tuoba tribe and obtain a place to live!"
"How do you prove that there are no dissenting hearts?"
"If there is a different heart, how dare the people dare to come in danger, it is really helpless, in order to survive, they have to come and beg for the mercy of Lord Tuoba!"
"Hahaha......"
Tuoba Jiefen burst out laughing, as if he had gotten the answer he wanted, and the atmosphere in the hall eased slightly because of his laughter.
"From now on, I, Tuoba Jiefen, in the name of Lord Tuoba Xianbei, recognize your right to live on the grassland, and give you the title of Lord Thornblade, subordinate to Tuoba Xianbei!"
"Thank you, Lord Tuoba, for your kindness, and I will swear to the death in the future to be sent by Lord Tuoba!" Zhou Zhiyu thanked him happily, and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
At this time, the atmosphere in the hall eased up, and everyone present had smiles on their faces, and Tuoba Liwei also put away his sword and sat back in his place.
"Your Xianbei language is a quick learner!" Tuoba Jiefen suddenly said in Chinese.
"Huh?"
Zhou Zhi was stunned, and his face showed surprise. "Tuoba-sama also understands Chinese!"
"Everyone here will, you can speak in Chinese from now on!" Tuoba Jiefen smiled gently, looking very open-minded.
Zhou Zhi wanted to open his mouth, but when the words reached his throat, his expression suddenly moved slightly, and then he shook his head without hesitation, and still replied in Xianbei language: "Lord Tuoba, I fled here, and I am already destined to not be able to go back, why bother to say Chinese again, most of the warriors on the grassland can't understand it, isn't it my own humiliation!" ”
"Hahaha......"
Tuoba Jiefen laughed out loud again: "It seems that you are an honest person, and you are indeed sincerely attached to the grassland!" ”
"Of course, I walked into the grassland, and there was no turning back!"
Zhou Zhi said happily, but there was a cold sweat in his heart, fortunately he reacted quickly just now, otherwise if he really used Chinese, he would definitely die without a place to be buried.
It's just that Tuoba Jiefen's face sank again, and he shouted: "But since you chose to attach yourself to Tuoba Fen, why did you annex several tribes one after another, and you have only come to see you so far?" (To be continued......)