Chen Chong and others left Ma Market. Chen Chong arranged for Xu Shu to go to Su Market to buy some emergency herbs for external application, and then checked the injuries of several of them. One person should have lost his footing during the push and hit the ground on the back of his head. It was considered a concussion and was not serious. However, the other three were not optimistic. One had a broken leg, one had a broken rib, and one was in a very difficult situation, but it was... The spine was dislocated and he fainted from the severe pain.
When Xu Shu came back, he brought some ointments and herbs that could be applied directly, some of which were not ordered by Chen Chong. He also bought some needles, threads, and knives. He also borrowed a carriage from a Han merchant in the horse market. Sometimes rescuing people is a race against death, but Chen Chong's medical skills can only be said to be experienced rather than superb. He carried the four people into the car and reluctantly stopped the pain of the two who were still groaning, and then asked them Where is the residence.
The Jie man with a broken rib gratefully introduced that these people were originally Jie people from the same tribe, but they were responsible for helping Qiqu of the tribe sell some cattle and sheep to the horse market. There were originally some companions around, but Intimidated by the reputation of King Zuoxian, he did not dare to take any action. Now that Chen Chong is leading four people out of the horse market, his companions should follow. Chen Chong noticed that there were some people following him not far or close behind him, but the number was not large, so he didn't take it seriously. It turned out that they were Jie people from the same tribe as them, so it would be much easier to handle.
So he turned around and called out seven or eight Jie people directly, asking them to take care of their companions. Then he drove the carriage and asked one person to guide the way. The Jie people behind led the horses to find their tribe.
These Jie people all speak Chinese fluently, which is higher than the level of most Huns. Most of their ancestors were moved from the Western Regions by the Huns. The pronunciation of their ancestors has long been unknown, and they are unwilling to learn the Xiongnu dialect. The weaker the tribe, the more they yearn for and admire the big Han people. Therefore, over the years, The Jie people are the most Sinicized tribe among the Xiongnu tribes. Thanks to this, Chen Chong drove all the way to ask about Jieren's current situation.
A Jie man, who can be regarded as a worldly know-how, was the first to introduce: Nowadays, Jie people are not a minority among the Xiongnu. There are about 30,000 people, but they are not concentrated. They are mostly divided into small tribes and are driven by the kings to farm and herd. Among the various tribes, They didn't even have a single household, so they could only be oppressed by the Huns as the lowest class. Regardless of whether it was buying, selling or expropriating taxes, the Jie people were the most exploited group.
Their tribe is relatively large among the Jie people, with more than 400 people, and they are considered to be affiliated with the Qiequ tribe. The Xiongnu of the Qiequ tribe are a tribe that is a mixture of Huns and people from the Western Regions. Because most of them are good at arithmetic and business, and most of them hold Qiequ positions in various tribes and royal courts, they are called the Qiequ tribe. The current Daqiequ is also from the Qiequ tribe. He once lived in Lushui all year round, so he was also called Lushuihu. The Jie people are somewhat related to the ancestors of the Qiequ tribe, so there is less discrimination, and their tribe develops better than other Jie people.
"According to the elders of the villain tribe, they are originally from the Shi Kingdom in the Western Regions, so we also take Shi as our surname. It's just that the villain doesn't know what kind of country the Stone Kingdom is. Where is he? How many people are there? But It won't be a big country even if you think about it, otherwise the ancestors of the little people would not come here." When the Jie man said this, his sadness was evident in his words. Chen Chong stared at it for a while, savoring the loneliness of having no motherland.
Then the Jie man's expression gradually turned to panic, and he asked Chen Chong: "Master Taishou, now that you said those words in the royal court, if King Zuo Xian sued Lord Shan Yu and oppressed the villain tribe, then What should I do?"
Chen Chong was speechless. Wei Yan rode a horse and walked aside. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Mr. Chen is a good man. Please be at ease. Mr. Chen will not let go and watch. It is said that Mr. Chen was benevolent in Lishi in February to help the victims. How can you wait?" Didn’t you hear that?”
After hearing this, the Jie man relaxed a little and said with a smile: "The reputation of the prefect is not only known to the villain, but also the entire Bingzhou. When they heard that Prefect Xing was resigning, everyone was curious about who would come, but unexpectedly it was Lord Taishou. The elders of our tribe and others said that many kings are uneasy because of this."
"Oh?" Wei Yan became curious and asked, "Chen Jun must have never been to Bingzhou before. Have you heard of his reputation?"
The Jie man was quite excited when he said it: "I remember it must have been the third year of Guanghe. Before that, the Han Heavenly Army led an expedition of 30,000 cavalry to Xianbei. The troops were divided into three groups, but they were also defeated by the Xianbei people in three groups. After the defeat, even Yunzhong County and Yanmen County were occupied by the Xianbei people. From then on, the Xianbei people went south three times, and the Chanyu was defeated in every battle. From then on, the tribes secretly said that the Chanyu feared Xianbei, perhaps even more than Afraid of the big man!”
"At that time, the kings all said that within a few decades, no one would be able to control Xianbei. It turned out that the prefect seemed to be with a Han clan clan member named Liu...Liu Bei, yes, Liu Bei, He led 800 cavalrymen to gallop 500 miles from Ma City in three days, detoured and made a surprise attack on Danhan Mountain, and entered the royal court of the Xianbei people. They actually captured Xianbei King Zuoxian alive. I heard that Xianbei Shanyu was so angry that the following year He also died of a serious illness. When the kings heard the news, they were all shocked. They often mentioned the names of the governor and Liu Bei in awe, saying that the big man was still stronger than Xianbei after all."
Chen Chong shook his head with a smile and said: "Xianbei has no King Zuo Xian, and no Shanyu, only adults and young commanders. Tan Shihuai died of old age and serious illness, and it has nothing to do with me." Speaking of Tan Shihuai, he He was also very touched and couldn't help but sigh: "Tan Shihuai was a wise man for a lifetime, but he didn't expect that his son would be such a loser. At that time, Tan Shihuai was on an expedition to Dongyi, leaving his only son He Lian to guard the royal court. He Lian Ri Ri For fun, Danhan Mountain is simply undefended, just like a thin veil, Xuande and I can capture it in one fell swoop and return the victory victoriously."
Wei Yan stood aside and said without comment, "Chen Jun's achievements don't stop there. It's just that the barbarians in the border areas don't know about it."
The Jie man was a little timid when he heard the words, but seeing Chen Chong's gentle expression, he immediately cheered up and said: "The prefect is always a great person. I heard that King Xiutu advised the Shanyu and sent more people to inquire about the prefect's recent visits. The best thing to do is to never quarrel with adults."
Chen Chong smiled and said, "Then what did they find out?"
While talking, the group finally arrived at the Jie people's tribe. Obviously, this tribe rarely has carriages coming. Several children came forward to watch out of curiosity, casting some glances from near and far. Chen Chong asked the Jie people who were talking to him to inform the leader here, while he and the remaining people carried out the injured. Unexpectedly, a Jie boy next to him cried loudly when he saw an injured person, and kept shouting Father.
The leader of the Jie people learned of the situation and rushed over with the families of the injured, thanking Chen Chong and comforting the family members. This leader was only in his thirties, and his name was Shisang. He was dressed very cleanly, but he did not show wealth. When he heard about Chen Chong's identity, he could neither be humble nor overbearing, and thanked Chen Chong without any flattery. But the family members around him were crying together, making it difficult for him not to look helpless.
The smaller the tribe, the more important the lives and unity of the tribe are. In today's era, if a fracture occurs, most people can only live with their fate. If they are lucky, they will recover as before. If they are not lucky, they will be disabled for life, which will affect their life's work. Chen Chong asked Shi Sang, "Brother Shi, do you have a doctor here to set bones?"
Shi Sang said helplessly: "There is a witch doctor in the clan who can cure some minor illnesses, but with this kind of injury, I can only hope that God will bless them."
Chen Chong was also prepared to have professional people handle it, but he was a bachelor after hearing this, so he might as well just do it himself. He thought that the Xiongnu had been fighting on horseback for many years and had considerable experience in treating fractures. But he was disappointed. He borrowed a felt tent and moved the injured with fractures in. He raised the brazier, burned the knife and cut the wounds. Drain the congestion, apply numbing herbs, then connect the broken bones, wrap them with two layers of willow bark, and then wrap them with silk cloth.
But this can only cure fractures. Chen Chong is really helpless when his spine falls off. He had no experience and did not know the technique. Surgery in this situation was tantamount to killing people, but without treatment, he would probably not survive for more than two months. Chen Chong struggled repeatedly, and finally painfully decided to give up treatment and could only apply more herbal medicine on him. Just to show that you have tried your best.
When he walked out of the felt tent again, it was nearly two hours later. Chen Chong truthfully informed Shi Sang of the situation. Shi Sang accepted the result with a calm expression and thanked Chen Chong: "Not only are you willing to serve me, the Jie clan, but How could Xiao Hu be so virtuous when he complained about injustice and was willing to condescend to treat the Xiao Hu people?" Immediately, the results were also informed to the families of the injured. The families of the cured Jie people kowtowed to him and thanked him. Only one woman was left. I stayed in front of the tent and cried silently.
When Chen Chong saw this scene, he couldn't help but sigh to Shi Sang: "I'm just the same person as you and me. I may know more than you, but you also have qualities that I don't have. To be honest, I'm very I admire you. As the governor of a county, it is also my dereliction of duty that such disasters can occur under my rule."
These words were so strange that Shi Sang couldn't help but laugh and said: "Xiao Hu has been grazing in Xihe for thirty-four years and has served as the prefect of Xihe for nine times. Your Excellency, you are the first to say this."
"Oh," Chen Chong asked while washing his hands with hot water, "What did the other prefects say?"
"I haven't seen them, how can I know what your lords have to say?" Shi Sang showed a wry smile. He suddenly saluted Chen Chong and begged: "Your Excellency, Shi Sang has a merciless request. I hope you can The prefect agrees."
Chen Chong hurriedly helped him up and sighed: "Brother Shi, whatever you say, as long as it is something I can do, Chen Chong will do anything I can."
Shi Sang raised his head, and Chen Chong saw the flame called longing burning in his brown eyes. He asked: "Shi Sang once heard Da Qiequ say that the prefect is the most knowledgeable person in the Han Dynasty. Shi Sang The barbarians in the border areas have never stopped cultivating their culture, but their kindness can be seen. Maybe the prefect will stay here tonight to talk to me about what he has learned in the capital?"
