Qingzhou, Guanggu, Chengtou.
Several Xianbei soldiers guarding the city stood on the top of the city holding spears and talking to each other while circling.
A soldier with a yellow face and a slight beard looked at the dotted tribal camps outside the city and curled up his lips: "When a war starts, all the troops must be concentrated in Guanggu. As for that, is it possible that our army of more than 200,000 people can't deal with the small ones?" Jin army? He could even crush them if they step on them."
Another thin man with a black face said angrily: "Geldan, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. We in Dayan have a tradition of war. Every time there is such a war where the fate of the country is at stake, all ministries must go to Guanggu." Concentrate, think about it, all the men in the tribe have gone to serve as soldiers, what will happen to the old, weak, women and children left? If the war goes bad and they are bullied and retaliated by bandits and those Han people, who will protect them?"
Geerdan said unconvinced: "Those Han people? Huh, we have been scared for a long time. The year before last, my brother went to a village to harvest grass and grain alone. No one dared to resist. In the end, he commandeered an ox cart from the village and drove the Dozens of stones of millet, a dozen sheep, and two cows were brought back together. Grolu, I remember that you did this kind of thing a lot."
The dark-faced and thin man Ge Luolu curled up his lips: "Yes, this is the right of us Xianbei people. If we stand guard and fight for these Han people, we should get some military pay. However, these Han people feel that we should give it to the country and your Majesty. After paying the tax, there is no need to give it to us again. Huh, last year I collected the filial piety money, but I whipped two Han Chinese. I still remember the look in their eyes. If they were not afraid of the swords and guns in our hands, they would probably resist. "
A middle-aged man who looked like an officer, with a beard braided into three strands, was the captain of these sergeants, named Harry Huer. He said coldly: "Okay, okay, it's useless to talk about this while standing guard. Isn't this just in case? It's not like Dayan has never been defeated. You often rob Han people. If the battle on the front line goes unfavorably, I'm afraid these Han people will take revenge. Don't say anything about whether you dare or not. These people back then When the Han people took us to rob the local wealthy families, such as the Pilu family, they were very ruthless, and all the adults in your family should know that."
Geerdan was surprised: "Do these Han people really dare to attack the original master?"
Harry nodded suddenly: "Han and barbarians are actually the same. They will hold grudges when they are under control. Once there is a chance to retaliate, they will settle old and new grudges together. So Dayan has always wanted to fight when it encounters a war. Gathering tribes from all over the area to the capital area is to prevent retaliation on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also to prevent the sergeants on the front line from rebelling and joining the enemy. Your brothers during the expedition should have told you this."
A look of fear flashed across Grolu's face: "If there is someone who has not returned and fell into the enemy's army, do we really have to kill his family members according to military orders?"
Harry suddenly said expressionlessly: "If everyone can surrender to the enemy with impunity, then who else is willing to risk life and death for the country? It was because Dayan failed to deal with traitors well that a large number of troops fell to the Wei army. This is A very painful lesson. When I followed the late emperor all the way here, I hated those traitors even more. You can't bear them, but they won't show mercy when they kill you. Look at those traitors. The Han people will also be very ruthless when they come to liquidate us Xianbei people. In this troubled time, don't talk too much about useless emotions and just act according to the orders from above."
Grolu gritted his teeth: "Then whoever surrendered to the enemy or rebelled, did he follow your orders, captain?"
Harry nodded suddenly: "We are all soldiers and have to act according to orders. I am just accepting the orders from above. I think the intelligence ahead will not be wrong, such as..."
A seductive voice, accompanied by a burst of wild laughter, sounded from the direction of the city tower. He Lanmin, dressed in feathers and accompanied by more than a dozen masked swordsmen, climbed up the city. All the sergeants on this section of the city wall stood up straight. , saluted her: "I've met Mrs. Helan!"
He Lanmin swayed three times with each step. Against the backdrop of the feather coat, the soft armor inside was gently bumping and swaying. And her graceful figure, against the backdrop of this tight set of soft armor, would gently sway with every step. Her posture, along with the faint scent of rosemary on her body, makes every man's heart beat faster and his blood pump.
He Lanmin walked up to Harry Hu'er and the other three, stopped, and looked at Harry Hu'er up and down: "I remember that you seemed to be from the Helan tribe too, and your name was Harry. Harry Hu'er, right?"
Harry suddenly said respectfully: "Madam, you have a good memory. This subordinate was once your brother's servant. He was able to redeem himself and stand on his own feet because of his meritorious service in battle. He also ran two errands for Madam back then. You really have a good memory. Even for a humble person like me, People also remember names.”
He Lanmin smiled slightly: "Many heroes start from a young age. Liu Yu, who came to fight with us this time, is just a villager from the Jin Kingdom in the south. Hasn't he also established his own foundation? This man, never look down on yourself. As long as you are willing to make progress and seize opportunities, you will be able to prosper one day."
There was a hint of excitement in Harry's voice: "Madam's teachings will be remembered forever."
He Lanmin looked around and looked at Harry: "Captain Ha, just follow me. I have something I need you to do."
Harry suddenly felt a little embarrassed: "Madam, my humble position is now Hu Yan, the general of the Zuojianmen guarding the city..."
He Lanmin said coldly: "I have already said hello to Huyan Niu'er. Now His Majesty is marching out in person, and the national advisor is leading the entire army. And when I return to Guanggu this time, I am acting under the secret order of the imperial advisor. You don't recognize me." , do you still recognize this?"
As she spoke, she flipped her wrist, and a sandalwood token was copied into her hand. All the soldiers knelt down, because everyone recognized that this was the token given by Murong Chao himself, and seeing the order was like seeing him in person.
After Harry shouted "long live" three times, he quickly followed He Lanmin and walked into the tower behind. Once inside, the two doors were closed and the candlelight was bright. His face changed slightly because he He saw that there were more than twenty centurions like him, middle and lower-level officers such as captains and brigade commanders, all of whom were former members of the Helan tribe. And the looks on their faces when they looked at him were also full of surprise.
Harry suddenly had no time to greet his old friends. He Lanmin's low voice was filled with a hint of sadness, and she sounded coldly: "Everyone, the reason why we bypassed your generals from the armies guarding the city and gathered everyone here is because The military report from the front came that our army is not in good shape in the war. Harry, the matter of dealing with the traitors that you just discussed must be carried out. "
