In the late winter of the eleventh year of Yuansui, on the Shuobei grassland, the weather was cold and the fields were covered with snow.
At present, members of the Muyun tribe's major families are gathered in a mountain depression called Hulantai in the Yanluo Plain, looking forward to a grand gathering that will span the entire winter.
Every year after winter comes, the barren geese land on the already barren plains, and the remaining pastures will be covered in knee-deep snow, making even the most experienced herdsmen unable to find them. Only in this mountain valley, there is less snowfall.
Sometimes there is even enough lush water grass left for tens of thousands of livestock to survive the winter, attracting herdsmen from all over the Yanluo Plain to drive their cattle and sheep here to escape the cold winter.
Over time, Hulantai became a holy place in the hearts of the Muyun tribe, and even Hehan, a non-hereditary member of the Muyun tribe, was elected at this gathering.
The harsh environment of the grassland has created the Shuodi people's toughness, and also made them believe in the strong. Their method of recommending leaders is also very primitive and simple - every ten years, each major family will nominate a few physically strong people.
, mature and steady young men, through a wrestling match, finally decided a winner, who succeeded as the new Hehan after the death of Laohan.
The Muyun tribe was originally just a branch of the Shuodi tribes. It did not occupy the most fertile pastures like Oma and Qingzi, nor did it have frequent contacts with the southern vassal states like Chuoluo and Yimu.
However, his tribe quickly became stronger by relying on the successive British leaders elected at the Hulantai Conference. Then, holding the banner of Canglang and Bailu, he unified all the tribes in Shuobei in just a few years.
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Even more than a hundred years ago, after uniting the Shuodi tribes, the Muyun tribe did not abandon this system. Instead, it invited the other four tribes fairly and equitably to elect the supreme Tianhe through the competition at the Hulantai Conference.
Rare. However, except for the Bakwuqin family of the Muyun tribe, this seat has never been occupied by any other surname.
All the previous Tianhehans had extraordinary powers, and the first one, Xu Muyan, had unprecedentedly trained a frightening heavy armored cavalry. However, after Tuya's grandfather was defeated at Suoyang Pass sixty years ago,
, Qingzi and the Onma tribe immediately made plans and withdrew their troops to the depths of the grassland. The other tribes also successively abandoned the Hulantai Conference that had been implemented for hundreds of years to show that they no longer obeyed the orders of the Muyun tribe.
By the time Tuya's father Tie Qin came to power, the major families in the Muyun tribe had already been overwhelmed with their own affairs. Every time they were selected, they were young people with little outstanding ability who were just going through the motions. Therefore, Tie Qin spent almost no effort.
, and successfully became the final winner. After his death, he even left a parchment edict, passing the position of Hehan directly to his son Qina.
Because of this, even within Muyun, discussions about this Xinhan have never stopped. It was only because of Tie Zhongshan, who was absolutely loyal to the Bakwuqin family, that he allowed Qina to sit in this seat temporarily.
However, now, the situation in Yanluoyuan is quietly changing. Although the speed of this change is difficult to detect in the eyes of ordinary people, it is enough to break the already fragile balance between the major families.
Due to the unauthorized launch of Tiechhong Mountain to attack the Yimu Tribe, the Lu Faction family, which originally advocated recuperation, accused Qin Na of being too reckless and unable to continue to be qualified for the position of Hehan. Among the Wolf Faction families who supported Qin Na, some people also began to
I'm worried that if I continue to let him do whatever he wants, I might become the next Yi Mu.
Therefore, even though the ten-year period has not yet expired, each family has already selected the youngest and strongest sons, and they are gearing up to prepare for the upcoming power struggle. In the face of the big and small problems in the clan, the young couple
Han feels like his finger has been pricked by countless small thorns. He cannot pull it out or wipe it off, but he feels irritated and unbearable all the time.
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that both the Wolf Faction and the Deer Faction are coveting Hehan's position, so why can't Qina see it? However, he seems to be worried that he will not be able to win in the wrestling, so he never dares to hold a rally.
This made the major families even more uneasy. This year, each of them came to Xinhan's tent with generous gifts to invite a fight, as if they planned to force him to submit on the spot.
Posture.
"What do you want to do? I broke into the golden tent without being summoned. Could it be that I want to rebel?"
At the moment, Qina was standing there with a gloomy face, like an angry tiger. A moment ago, he had a small silver bowl in his hand, but the milk wine in it was just brought to his mouth, and he put it away before taking a sip.
Go down.
Standing opposite him were the leaders of the major families in the Muyun tribe. The other party was not afraid of Xinhan's anger at all. One of them stroked the gray beard on his face with his stubby fingers and laughed. It was exactly
Mu He, who accompanied He Han on the hunt a few days ago:
"Now we are also here at the request of each family, but He Han said it so unpleasantly. If this matter spreads out, I am afraid that people from all families will be unhappy——"
The sharp edge in his words made Qina's face become even more ugly:
"Are you threatening me with your words?"
"I dare not make mistakes."
"Then please step aside and allow me to make my own decision after careful consideration."
"I don't know what else to consider about this matter? The Hulantai Conference is a tradition that has been established since the time of Xu Muyanhan. It has never been interrupted even during the most difficult period of King Tieqin of our tribe. Today.
We are here just to hear what Hehan’s plans are. Could it be that, like your father, you intend to go against the traditions of the Muyun tribe and your ancestors?”
The old man named Mu He asked sharply.
Qina was only wearing casual clothes at this time, and her hair was draped unkemptly on her shoulders. She looked quite embarrassed. Facing the heads of the major families, it was as if a cat had bitten her tongue, and she couldn't answer a word.
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"Eda didn't say not to hold the conference. But elders, why are you so anxious? There are still eight years left before the deadline set by our ancestors. Your move not only damages Hehan's majesty, but also damages our Muyun.
What a majesty!"
No one could have imagined that Tuya, who was supposed to stay in her tent, would also come outside the golden tent at some point and heard all the previous disputes between the two parties clearly. Seeing that her brother was in a dilemma, she immediately
Accompanied by Yan, he entered the tent, stood in the crowd and began to persuade him without being humble or arrogant.
Mu He had a look of disdain on his face, and seemed to be a little angry because of Tuya's words:
"Then I dare to ask Her Royal Highness, is it possible that Qin Na's repeated evasion and evasion have taken into account the dignity of the elders of the families present? There are rules, and they must be followed. Will the Hulantai Conference be held?
You must give me an explanation today. Otherwise, it will be the sin of forgetting your ancestors!"
In public, the other party actually called He Han by his first name. Under normal circumstances, he would have been punished with the crime of disrespect, but now no one in the entire golden tent thought it was inappropriate. Only a man with a head full of black hair
The thin girl straightened her rocker and argued with the opponent:
"Since Eda is sitting in Hehan's seat, he naturally understands this. It's just that the rules are set by people. When Xu Muyanhan first held the Hulantai Conference, he said that the purpose was to unite as much as possible
Many tribes, gather the power of the grassland to achieve eternal achievements, and bless my Muyun descendants for generations to come. Do not engage in intrigues because of your own selfish interests!"
After hearing this, Mu He sneered:
"Princess, what you said is so hurtful. Half of those who came today are veterans who followed your grandfather Hongji's military career. Aren't we doing this because we are worried about the future of the Muyun Department? After all, powerful enemies are around us now.
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"You also know that Muyun is now surrounded by powerful enemies and is at a critical moment of life and death! If this is the case, why is it requested to convene the Hulantai Conference at this time? Since Fuhan chose Eda to inherit the throne, he naturally has his own
That's the truth. Now that Eda has just been on the throne for more than a year, and the laws and policies of all parties are in the ascendant, could it be that the frequent changes in the position of Hehan are good for the Muyun tribe?"
Tuya spoke so righteously that Mu He, who was opposite him, couldn't help but stare. He could hardly believe that such words came from a woman's mouth. The old man was stunned for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and laughed three times.
He shouted loudly and taunted Qina:
"Okay! Not only is your Buckwuqin family protected by a mountain of iron, but even a female prostitute is so eloquent, which makes you feel ashamed. But compared to Chinna, this seemingly weak princess is actually more heroic.
The Lord’s demeanor and courage. It’s a pity that she is a woman, otherwise the day when our Muyun Department will make a comeback will be just around the corner!”
After the other party finished speaking, he turned around and walked out of the tent without even a trace of hesitation. It seemed that he would not trouble Qina again in a short time.
Tuya let out a long breath. However, as soon as she relaxed, her whole body started to tremble involuntarily. After all, the Bolewu family represented by Muhe is the largest and oldest family in the Muyun tribe.
Pulse. If he takes the lead in provoking trouble, I am afraid that nearly half of the tribe will respond, which will be very difficult.
Unexpectedly, Qinna, who had never been able to say a few words for herself from beginning to end, suddenly picked up the bowl of milk wine that had been cold on the table and poured it on her sister!
"Who asked you to come here to cause trouble!"
Seeing Eda yelling angrily, Princess Di Ren was so frightened that she froze on the spot. However, a figure suddenly jumped up beside her, and there was a crisp sound of "clang", and the silver bowl filled with milk wine was knocked by the
The figure swung his fist in the air, the drink spilled all over the floor, and the mouth of the bowl suddenly changed its shape.
The person who rushed up was Jiang Yan. Under the gaze of the servants in the tent, the young man rubbed his wrist that was so painful from being hit, and blocked Tuya behind him:
"If Tuya hadn't been meddling just now, that old man Mu He would have forced you to hold that meeting. Now who are you to blame her?"
As a result, Chinna became even more angry:
"Bold! I have already made arrangements over there in Muhe, and I will never dare to overstep it! Who are you, a lost dog that was picked up from the south and brought back to the grassland, how dare you interfere in the family affairs of my Muyun Department!"
The young He Han pointed at the young man's nose and cursed loudly. Originally he just wanted to express the evil anger in his heart, but before he finished speaking, Jiang Yan's expression changed and he suddenly bumped into his arms!
The unsuspecting Qinna never thought that the other party, a southerner, would dare to raise his hand in Hehan's golden tent. He was immediately pushed out of balance and fell on his back. Although the tent was thick, it was
Still unable to withstand the weight of the two people, the collision caused a gash to open on the spot!
Accompanied by a burst of exclamations, the black-eyed boy entangled with Qina and rolled into the snow outside the tent. In the astonished eyes of the tribesmen who came around after hearing the news, the young Hehan cursed and tried to get up, but he didn't know that he was
The gorgeous leather robe trimmed with fox fur became a burden, and before he could distance himself from the opponent, he was knocked to the ground again by Jiang Yan.
"Who are you talking about - the lost dog?!"
Qin Na's previous curses clearly hurt the black-eyed boy's self-esteem. He could see his eyes wide as ink as he roared word by word.
The young He Han also knew that this southern boy was not easy to mess with, so he showed no mercy and kicked the opponent in the face. Jiang Yan's mouth and nose were bleeding profusely, but he still held on tightly.
The other party's robe refused to loosen.
"It's no wonder that Tuya would try to protect you, a bitch with no manners and no sense of propriety, because she herself is also a bitch left behind by the southerners! Since you are seeking death today, I, the king, will help you!"
Qina stood up again and struggled to take off the leather robe from his body. Then he stretched out his hand again and actually pulled out a shining scimitar from the waist of a warrior beside him. The blade had a full
The blood groove as thick as a finger shows that it is a genuine murder weapon!
With a "swish" sound, the scimitar slashed across Jiang Yan's chest like lightning. Fortunately, he was wearing a thick coat, and his flesh was only cut. However, blood still poured out from the wound immediately, and it soon became stained.
There was blood in front of him.
"You two, please stop fighting!"
Tuya, who had come to her senses, also chased her out of the tent, but the current situation was already unstoppable.
Qin Na had a weapon in his hand and soon gained the upper hand. He also seemed determined to kill Jiang Yan, and every time he struck, he was a killing move.
However, the black-eyed boy did not give in blindly. Instead, he dodged left and right in the snow, looking for the opponent's weaknesses. Qina's eyes had already turned red, and his moves were gradually getting older. Suddenly, Jiang Yan shouted angrily, and unexpectedly
He took advantage of the gap between the opponent's two moves, advanced instead of retreating, and successfully bullied him.
Although the young man from the South was not as powerful as the people from the grasslands, he was still strong enough. He stretched out his left palm and grabbed Hehan's knife-holding wrist, and then used his momentum to grab the opponent's belt.
He actually lifted Qina high into the air!
This was originally a grappling move that only people from the grassland could use. But these days, Jiang Yan would watch the warriors fight on the sidelines of the wrestling ring, and he had learned a lot about it unconsciously.
With an exclamation from the crowd, Qina was thrown heavily to the ground. The weapon in his hand also fell off, but Jiang Yan held it tightly in his palm.
"Today I will get rid of this ungrateful scourge of yours for Tuya!"
The black-eyed boy shouted loudly and turned the knife head, intending to stab the opponent in the chest. This move was so frightening that Qina closed her eyes tightly and was unable to even scream.
"Jiang Yan! If you kill me, Eda, here today, the Muyun Department will really fall apart!"
Suddenly, Tuya's voice sounded again, and then she rushed forward and hugged her companion's arm tightly. She never thought that the matter would develop to the point where it was beyond control. Under the tug, the black-eyed boy finally returned.
After passing God, Shengsheng suppressed the anger in his heart, threw the saber far away, and then he was willing to let go of Qina's hand.
The young He Han fell to the ground in a daze. He did not struggle anymore, and had no intention of pursuing Jiang Yan. Because he knew in his heart that he almost died at the hands of a southerner today, and his prestige in front of his tribe had been ruined. And if the other party had not been a
Foreign races, I am afraid that the group of old guys headed by Mu He can use this as an excuse to discuss how to dethrone themselves from the throne and establish a new master!
The embarrassed Qina had no choice but to endure the bad breath for the time being. He got up from the ground and walked away resentfully surrounded by his subordinates, hoping not to attract too much attention. However, Tuya knew very well that this forehead, who had always held a grudge,
Da will never give up easily. And this disaster caused by him will never end here. In fact, it has just begun...