In the courtyard, Qin Xuan leaned on a chair, worried about his family. The bureaucrats in the southern part of Jiannan Province are really related to the old department, and what is even more terrifying is that the old department of Jiancheng actually contacted Gaochang and Gaoli in order to rebel, which Qin Xuan couldn't bear, and his own brothers fought for the family property, which was reasonable, but it was very distressing to call outsiders in.

The wingmen, in the final analysis, are still Tang people, but Gaochang and Gaoli, if they are mixed in, it will be **naked aggression! Originally, he planned to stay in Bashu for a while, but now Qin Xuan felt that the situation was more serious than he thought.

After pondering for a while, Qin Xuan felt that he had to go to the bureaucrats to understand the situation. Thinking of this, Qin Xuan immediately called Xing Honglin and Li Qingrui to the inner hall. "Honglin, Qingrui, can be said to be my cronies, now I plan to go to the bureaucrats to investigate, it may be in danger of life!"

Li Qingrui smiled slightly. "Childe, I've been following you for some time, when did I, Li Qingrui, ever fear death?" Xing Honglin didn't speak, but he expressed his thoughts with his actions and nodded slightly.

Qin Xuan nodded with more satisfaction: "Okay, then the two of you will prepare, and we will set off tomorrow!" ”

The next day, Qin Xuan and the three of them, dressed up in disguise, quietly left the courtyard. After seven or eight days of sleeping in the open air, I finally came to a river in the south of Huize County, the river water is not too turbulent, but it is a little wide. Qin Xuan and the three of them turned around for a long time, but they didn't see any bridges or anything.

Qin Xuan sat directly on the stone next to the river beach, and said secretly in his heart: "I didn't come if I knew it was so troublesome, this mountain road that has been driven for seven or eight days, people are almost exhausted, and they are finally about to reach their destination, but I didn't expect to be blocked by the Yitian River!" ”

Li Qingrui sighed when he saw Qin Xuan, and chuckled: "Childe, don't you feel very bored!" ”

"Nonsense, I would have known that I would enjoy life in the other courtyard!"

Xing Honglin is not good at words, but he is not without saying a word. Shaking his head slightly, he said: "Originally, Gongzi, you are so good-looking, you have to come to this place to suffer!" ”

When Qin Xuan heard this, he secretly said in his heart: "What do you know, when I used to read novels, how could those protagonists encounter sexual encounters and good things if they didn't walk around casually!" ”

While the three of them were chatting, a small boat slowly sailed over from the other side of the river, Qin Xuan was immediately overjoyed, hurriedly stood up, and shouted, "Boat family." This! ”

The two young men on the boat looked left and right for a long time, and they actually stopped in the middle of the river, Qin Xuan couldn't help but be even more puzzled, and motioned to Xing Honglin and Li Qingrui to shout a few times. Xing Honglin and Li Qingrui were helpless, and kept shouting at the boat in the middle of the river.

About half a moment later, the boat in the river slowly headed towards Qin Xuan and the others. When it was about three feet from the riverbank, the boat stopped. The two young men rowing looked at it for a long time and asked, "What are the three of you doing?" ”

Qin Xuan's eyes rolled, and he immediately lied: "The three of us are travelers who travel in the mountains and rivers. I wonder if Brother Tai can take a ride? ”

One of the young men said to the other, "Brother, let's secretly come to trade with the Han family, will these three people be bad for us?" ”

"Probably not, the Han family is very unpopular with us. Not to mention denounce our two brothers, even in our place, I am afraid that even our lives may be lost! As the elder brother spoke, he gestured again: "Let's go, go over and have a good talk with them." Maybe they can help us get some iron! ”

After Qin Xuan and the three of them got on the boat, they knew that the two people rowing were two brothers, and the elder brother was Bai Da. The younger brother Bai Xiao is a twin. The two are people of the Bai ethnic minority in the south of Jiannan. Qin Xuan and the three of them sat on the boat. The elder brother Bai asked, "Han family, why do you three go to the other side of the river?" You're not welcome there! ”

"Huh? And what's going on? Why, we are all people of the Tang Dynasty, why don't you welcome us, could it be that the people there are not hospitable? ”

When the younger brother heard this, he was a little anxious, and blurted out: "Who said that we are not hospitable, it is your Han family who treats us badly, so we don't like you!" ”

"This ......" Qin Xuan couldn't help but not know how to answer, hesitated for a long time before continuing: "Those are all a minority, just like your clan, there must be people who do not exclude our Han family, right?" ”

"What you said is good, we Bai Clan will not reject you, but those wingmen in the west are not necessarily!"

"Wingman?" When Qin Xuan heard this, he suddenly blurted out.

"Yes, I heard that your officials in the Tang Dynasty rely on force and often bully other people's bureaucrats!"

"Brother, can you talk to me about these things?"

After the elaboration of the two brothers of the Bai clan, Qin Xuan finally knew what the so-called wingman meant. Due to the large number of mountains in the southern part of Jiannan, there are at least dozens of tribes living in them, and each tribe does not interfere with each other, but there are often some frictions. Listening to the tone of the two Bai brothers, it seems that the three major ethnic groups in the west of the Bai nationality are called wingmen, not only the Han people, but also the Bai ethnic minorities.

The so-called three major tribes of wingmen should actually be ethnic minorities, but for big tribes such as Bai and Han, they are relatively backward, so they are isolated as wingmen.

The two Bai brothers didn't know if it was to show their hospitality in front of Qin Xuan, or because of what, they directly drove a small boat to introduce Qin Xuan and the three of them into the Bai gathering place. Walking into the Bai clan, Qin Xuan saw that the people around him were looking at him with strange eyes.

Qin Xuan shook his head slightly, and said in his heart: "This is just the Bai clan, just reject the so-called Han family, if we go to the so-called clan, I'm afraid we will be eaten alive!"

The patriarch of the Bai clan was an old man who was nearly 100 years old, and when he saw that Qin Xuan and the three of them were only slightly stunned, he greeted him with a smile: "Three Han family members, I don't know what you have to do with our Bai clan?" ”

Qin Xuan clenched his fists with both hands, and said with his head bowed: "Old patriarch, the three of us are travelers, and we heard that the scenery in the south of Jiannan is beautiful, so we have come to play. ”

The old patriarch smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "You are really bold, if those bureaucrats know, I am afraid that your lives will be in danger!" ”

The houses of the Bai nationality are all built against the mountains, and from a distance, it looks like some houses falling from the sky and scattering everywhere. Walking into the old patriarch's house, Qin Xuan wanted the old patriarch to inquire about the affairs of the three bureaucrats. "Old patriarch, what is so terrible about that Wingman Third Division, don't you let a traveler like me go?"

"Hehe, why is the wingman called the wingman? Those are all savages, barbarians, as long as they are not from their tribe, let alone you travelers, even us other tribesmen may be killed by them. ”

"Oh? Is it that serious? ”

"The so-called three tribes, especially the Red Flame Tribe, are the most powerful, not only controlling the other two Qimin Tribe, Youzha Tribe, but also seems to have heard that they have been funded by the Han family, and now the Red Flame Department is bullying the weak and constantly annexing other small tribes. Even my Bai tribe is threatened. ”

"What? Merging the tribes, what does the Red Flame Ministry want to do? Qin Xuan deliberately spoke, leading the old patriarch.

The old patriarch didn't think much about it, and said with a wry smile: "What are you doing?" This place is far away from the Tang Dynasty, and the mountain roads are rugged, if the Red Flame Department can annex other tribesmen one after another, it is possible to establish themselves as kings at that time! ”

While he was talking, a Bai man hurriedly ran in. "Patriarch, someone from the Red Flame Department has arrived. It's like ......" As he spoke, he glanced at Qin Xuan and the three of them with his spare eyes.

The old patriarch nodded slightly and said, "Come on, I'll go and see!" ”

As soon as the old patriarch went out, Li Qingrui hurriedly said, "Son." It is estimated that it is not safe here, if something happens in a while, Xing Honglin and I will resist for a while, you leave quickly! ”

After Li Qingrui said this. Qin Xuan couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and said softly: "No, let's take a look at the situation first!" ”

Xing Honglin tiptoed into the door of the old patriarch's room. After listening carefully, he said softly: "It doesn't seem to be in the courtyard, is it preparing to deal with us?" ”

The three of them stood tremblingly in the room, and suddenly heard a deep voice outside the door: "Old patriarch, don't come to harm, the head of my family has taken a fancy to you and your granddaughter, and will come back in a few days to marry, so you should prepare for your life!" ”

"I'm so embarrassed, the little old man and granddaughter have already promised to be married!"

"What? Who it is, I want to see who dares to oppose our leader! ”

The voice behind was getting lower and lower, and Qin Xuan and the three of them couldn't hear it clearly. After a long time, the old patriarch walked in with a sigh, and before he could speak, a young man of the Bai tribe hurriedly rushed in. "Grandpa, I don't want to marry that barbarian from the Red Flame Tribe!"

The old patriarch coughed lightly and said with a smile: "Ling'er, don't worry, grandpa didn't promise them!" ”

When Bai Ling'er saw Qin Xuan and the others, she hesitated: "Grandpa, how can there be three Han family members in the family?" ”

"This is brought back by the two of them, just so that they can rescue you!" After the old patriarch finished speaking, he turned his head and said: "Three guests, I will send you away, otherwise, when the people from the Red Flame Department come, don't say that you will not end well, even our Bai clan will encounter accidents!" ”

Qin Xuan thought for a moment, then asked: "Old Patriarch, forgive me for taking the liberty of asking, didn't you offend the Red Flame Department when you rejected that person's proposal, could it be that the Red Flame Department will let the Bai Clan go?" ”

The old patriarch smiled slightly: "You can rest assured, the patriarch of the Red Flame Clan will definitely not offend our Bai clan for the sake of a leader." However, if Xiao Lao'er directly refused just now, it would be difficult to say! ”

Qin Xuan still didn't understand. "I still don't understand it!"

"In addition to the three wingmen, the rest of the dozens of clansmen will not say that they have one heart, they will also support each other, if the Red Flame Department sends troops to come unreasonably, it will naturally make our dozens of clansmen fight against the three groups of wingmen, if Fang Cai Xiao Lao'er directly refuses, then Xiao Lao'er is to blame, and the other clansmen will only watch the excitement, and they will definitely not help my Bai clan, this is the details, the consciousness is not clear for a while, wait for a while, Xiao Lao'er will talk to the son!"

Qin Xuan finally knew the details from the old patriarch. It turned out that in addition to the three wingmen in the southern part of Jiannan, there were dozens of scattered in this overlapping mountain range. Dozens of clansmen are also afraid of the three clansmen, so they have already discussed that if one of the three clans sends troops for no reason, then the other clans will come to help. And if one clan offends the three tribes unreasonably, then it will not be able to get the help of other tribes.

The next day, the old patriarch didn't know what to think, so he asked Bai Da and Bai Xiao to take their granddaughter and leave with Qin Xuan and the three of them gratefully. After the old patriarch introduced the bureaucrats to Qin Xuan last night, Qin Xuan also dismissed the idea of going to the bureaucrats clan to find out the news.

Standing on the mountainside, Qin Xuan asked, "Qingrui, what about Honglin, let's get ready to leave, why are the others gone?" ”

Li Qingrui smiled slightly. "Our Honglin is also enlightened, and he is taking Ling'er up the mountain to pray for blessings?"

"Prayer?"

"Yes, I heard that it seems to be a etiquette of the Bai clan!"

Qin Xuan nodded and said with a smile: "Okay." If Honglin can have a relationship with Ling'er, it will be a good deed! ”

While speaking, the old patriarch hurriedly came with Xing Honglin and Bai Ling'er. "Qin Gongzi, you guys hurry up! The Red Flame Ministry's Golden Cicada Heads are here! ”

Hearing this, Qin Xuan couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and hurriedly said, "Honglin, Qingrui, let's go!" ”

At the same time, a man of five big and three rough people came with a small group of barbarians, saw Qin Xuan and the others, and scolded: "Want to go? Then leave Bai Ling'er. Otherwise, don't blame grandpa for sending you to death! ”

Before Qin Xuan could speak, Honglin directly snorted coldly: "Leave Bai Ling'er, that's impossible!" ”

"You are a member of the Han family! This matter has nothing to do with you, leave Bai Ling'er, you can get out of the mountain later, grandpa will act as if nothing happened! As the man spoke, he glanced at Qin Xuan and the others with disdain.

Xing Honglin hesitated for a long time, and before he could speak, Bai Ling'er took a step forward. said loudly: "Golden cicada-headed man, I won't tell you, I, Bai Ling'er, was promised to this Han man, how can I have nothing to do with him?" ”

The golden cicada-headed man couldn't help but sneer: "Oh? Is that this Han Chinese? "A slight pause. Directly tied up the horse and said: "That Han man, if you want to take Bai Ling'er away, you have to pass my pass first." Grandpa will let you go to meet the mountain god. When the time comes, Bai Ling'er will still be grandpa's! ”

After the golden cicada man finished speaking, a group of barbarians who stretched out their hands giggled. And some of the Bai people around Qin Xuan all showed a trace of sadness on their faces. The old patriarch directly scolded: "Golden cicada head man." Do you want to provoke a war between you and me? ”

The golden cicada man smiled slightly, and said casually: "Patriarch Bai, what you said is wrong, I just want to compete with this person who wants to marry Ling'er's sister, where does it have to do with the relationship between you and me?" ”

"You ......" The old patriarch couldn't help but lose his voice, stretched out his hand and pointed at the golden cicada-headed man, and suddenly didn't know how to deal with it.

Qin Xuan smiled slightly. "Honglin, go and pursue your happiness, let this golden cicada head know that you are qualified to protect Ling'er!"

Xing Honglin is not good at words, but he doesn't mean that he doesn't know how to refute, he glanced at Ling'er and said: "Okay, Ling'er, don't worry, I will definitely let this leader know that I am qualified to take you away!" After speaking, Xing Honglin took a few leaps and flashed directly in front of the golden cicada.

Seeing this, the golden cicada man snorted coldly: "Okay, since you want to die, then grandpa will give you a ride!" As he spoke, the golden cicada head man was ready to pounce on Xing Honglin.

Xing Honglin stopped it. "Wait!"

The golden cicada-headed man stopped and smiled, "What? Scared? If you're afraid, get out, grandpa will spare you a dog's life! ”

Xing Honglin shook his head slightly and said, "Let's make it clear first, if I accidentally beat you to death, what should I do about this?" Or, if I win, will you come to trouble the Bai again? ”

After hearing this, the golden cicada-headed man couldn't help laughing, and the barbarians on the side also burst into laughter. After a long time, the golden cicada head spoke: "This matter is a private matter between you and me, and has nothing to do with the Bai clan and the Red Flame Department, if you can win by luck, grandpa will naturally not come to trouble the Bai clan, but can you win?" As he spoke, he looked at Xing Honglin with disdain.

Xing Honglin smiled slightly, stretched out his hand and said, "Since this is the case, then you can make a move!" ”

The golden cicada head man looks stronger than Xing Honglin, and he is also very tall, it is obvious that Xing Honglin has suffered a little physically, but the competition is not just about whoever is in good health will definitely win.

Seeing the golden cicada-headed man rushing like a tiger descending the mountain, Xing Honglin was still as steady as Mount Tai, motionless. The Bai people looked at Xing Honglin's appearance, and thought that Xing Honglin was scared stupid, although Bai Ling'er on the side had no relationship with Xing Honglin, but Xing Honglin could work so hard for herself, or she was moved. Qin Xuan saw the people around him with a gloomy mist on their faces, the corners of his mouth curled, and he said in his heart: "You don't know Xing Honglin's ability, I know, don't say such a stupid big guy, it's two, three, ten, ten is a bit too much, three or five can't defeat Xing Honglin!" ”

Sure enough, the golden cicada-headed man just pounced on Xing Honglin's side, and Xing Honglin flashed left and right like a swallow, and dodged the attack of the golden cicada-headed man's left and right hands. Immediately afterwards, Xing Honglin grabbed the arm of the golden cicada-headed man, pulled and pushed it back, only to hear a "quack", I don't know if it was dislocated or what's wrong, the golden cicada-headed man screamed "ah".

The golden cicada head was also a hard bone, and he pulled his right arm hard, returned the dislocated arm to its original position, and then turned to stare at Xing Honglin. Because of that just now, the Golden Cicada Heads didn't dare to take Xing Honglin seriously anymore, and stared at Xing Honglin cautiously, trying to find some flaws. Unexpectedly, Xing Honglin stood with his sleeves brushed up, did not move at all, and looked extremely calm.

The golden cicada head man turned around for a long time, came to the direction behind Xing Honglin, and saw that Xing Honglin still didn't look back, and felt that Xing Honglin didn't take himself too seriously, so he immediately pounced and came to Xing Honglin's back.

Xing Honglin heard the sound of the wind, dodged directly to the right, turned around and raised his knees, lowered his elbows, and the golden cicada-headed man fainted directly. It turned out that Xing Honglin's knee and elbow were a killer move, the knee was directly knocked on the stomach of the golden cicada-headed man, and the iron elbow was directly knocked on the golden cicada-headed man's head. Just two times, but it was very fatal, Li Qingrui, who was watching the play with his chest in his arms, said casually: "Honglin just used all his strength, the golden cicada head man didn't say dead, at least he had to faint." ”

Unexpectedly, in just a moment, the golden cicada-headed man was ready to get up. Xing Honglin, who was watching, was also a little depressed, he did his best just now, and he didn't think much about it immediately, and directly kicked his legs, and kicked the golden cicada man who had just gotten up to the side. Immediately after that, a carp rolled and came directly to the golden cicada-headed man, his right fist clenched at the golden cicada-headed man.

Seeing this, the golden cicada head hurriedly said: "I lost!" (To be continued......)