Feng He expressed his bitterness and complained: "It's too cold there among the barbarians. They slept in the open air along the way and almost froze to death..."
Long Chen asked Feng He to go to the barbarians in person to inquire about information, and he just came back now.
"For your hard work, Commander Feng, I'll give you more money."
Long Chen knew that Feng He said a lot just to get money.
"Thank you, sir."
Feng He sat down with a smile, poured tea and drank it himself.
"Have you checked it out?"
Long Chen sat down.
"I found out. Thirteen years ago, Yeluhong launched a rebellion, killed Chanyu Huxie, occupied the Buxu clan of the Yan clan, and killed Huxie's sons. Some of his daughters were killed, and some were given to his subordinates as slaves."
"But one of the younger sons, Tuzhi, was missing. Some said he was dead, others said he had escaped, but he was never found."
Originally, the leader of the northern barbarians was Shanyu Huxie, who had a good relationship with the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and worshiped witchcraft.
Later, the Xixia general Yeluhong attacked and killed Shanyu Huxie at a tribal meeting. At the same time, he killed the tribal leaders who supported Huxie and seized the dominance of the grassland.
Long Chen nodded slightly. He knew some things about the barbarians, but not comprehensively.
"Is there anything special about the little son who escaped?"
Feng He said: "Yes, it is said that he has a wolf pattern on his chest, a natural birthmark. He is called the son of a wolf by the barbarians. Hu Xie has always wanted him to inherit Shanyu."
The barbarians regard the wolf as their totem, and their sons of wolves are just like the sons of heaven in the Central Plains.
Long Chen was a little disappointed because there was no birthmark on Xiaomanzi's chest. It seemed that he had made a mistake.
"Sir, do you think that little barbarian is a Tu Zhi?"
Feng He could guess some of Long Chen's thoughts.
"Yes, although this little barbarian is down and out, he feels like a royal family, so I wanted to check it out. It seems that I am not right."
When Long Chen saw Xiao Manzi in Rouge Lane, he felt something was different, so he brought him back.
Otherwise, just give them money to leave at that time.
"Actually, if you say yes to this matter, he is."
"Sir, you have been practicing tattooing for so long, why don't you just give him one tattoo and then declare that he is a Tuzhi?"
This is the way the civet cat exchanges for the prince.
Thirteen years have passed and Tuzhi has grown from a little boy to an adult. Anyone who can remember his appearance can just give him a tattoo.
"It's not impossible."
Long Chen smiled.
"I heard that Monk Kong Ji sent Jing Tianlie to the north. Is your lord going to send troops as well?"
The Shadow Guard got the news, and so did the West Factory.
"Yes, you deliver a letter to Jade Buddha Pass for me. I want to mobilize troops and horses to go north. You go with me."
Feng He is responsible for the intelligence of the Long Family Army, and he must accompany him.
"I just came back and I'm leaving again?"
Long Chen took out a silver note and said, "I'll give you an extra one hundred thousand taels of silver."
Feng He quickly collected the banknote and said with a smile: "When will you set off, sir?"
Long Chen said: "Three days later."
Feng He received the order, collected the banknote and left.
Long Chen changed his clothes and prepared to go out. When he walked to the outer courtyard, he saw Liu Qingqing walking in the courtyard with Xiao Manzi.
Spring in the capital is still a bit cold, but it's warmer than in Ningyuan County, and they don't wear too many clothes.
Long Chen walked over and the two of them saluted quickly.
Long Chen patted Xiao Manzi on the shoulder and said: "We will set off in three days, you guys are ready to go."
Liu Qingqing was a little happy that she could finally go back to her hometown of Ningyuan, but...
Long Chen knew that Liu Qingqing was sad about her grandfather's death, and it was difficult to persuade her to do such a thing.
After leaving Commander Long's Mansion, Long Chen rode to Nanda Camp, where Zhang Qian and others were training cavalry.
Recruit 20,000 new cavalry, half of them lancers, and half of their archers.
"Sir, why are you free to visit us today?"
Wu Chuchu rode over.
"Come to the barracks to discuss matters."
Long Chen entered the barracks, and Zhang Qian and the other five came in quickly.
"Just now, the Holy One said that Jing Tianlie has gone north and there may be trouble at Yanmen Pass. I plan to set off in three days."
Zhang Qian said coldly: "Jing Tianlie, the thieves and his son, really fought back."
Dugu Jiali was a little worried: "Jing Tianlie still has about 30,000 Red Flame troops, plus the barbarian cavalry, the number is about 300,000, we will bring 20,000 cavalry there, plus the third princess's troops, there are only 7
It’s just more than ten thousand.”
The Red Flame Army originally numbered more than 40,000, but many of them later fled back to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. The empress ignored these people.
"The Jade Buddha Pass will mobilize 30,000 troops to go north. By then, we will have 100,000 troops. I think it's almost ready."
Bai Tingting asked: "Will the four princesses go together?"
Wu Chuchu answered and said: "If there is a war in the north, it will definitely not be peaceful in the south. The four princesses will be stationed in Linjiang City."
Li Chengdao is always looking for revenge against Long Chen, and Di Luoxi will definitely not be able to leave.
"The third princess is also in the realm of the Martial Emperor. I heard that her martial arts skills are not inferior to those of the fourth princess."
Dugu Jiali has seen Di Lingyi and knows more things.
Bai Tingting suddenly said with jealousy: "The third princess is not only good at martial arts, but also good-looking. Someone has already started drooling."
Everyone looked at Long Chen.
"What nonsense are you talking about? We are discussing military and national affairs. Where are you talking about? Let the fourth princess hear it, and be careful not to get any good results."
Emperor Lingyi was indeed very beautiful. Long Chen only saw her twice. Later, she was sent to Yanmen Pass to garrison and never came back.
Long Chen wouldn't mind if he could have a relationship with the third princess, they are all sisters anyway...
Suddenly I am looking forward to the trip to Yanmen Pass.
Wu Xiangyun asked: "Sir, why do you suddenly have a wretched expression?"
Long Chen said quickly: "Don't talk nonsense, prepare well, and set off in three days."
After leaving the camp, Long Chen arrived at Gongsun Mansion.
Knock on the door and go in, and see Gongsun Yun in the main hall.
"How can I get free time today?"
Long Chen sat down and said with a smile: "Come and tell Lao Zhuguo that the Holy One has ordered me to lead troops to Yanmen Pass in three days."
Gongsun Yun's face became serious and he asked: "Has Jingtian Lie arrived at the grassland?"
Gongsun Yun had been fighting for a lifetime and immediately realized something was wrong.
"Yes, Xixia ordered him to go to the north. It is estimated that there will be a war soon."
Gongsun Yun nodded slightly: "I am not worried about your martial arts and military talents. The only thing you have to remember is that the enemies of the grassland are not just the barbarians."
Long Chen asked: "Old Zhuguo, please give me a clear explanation."
Long Chen is the general of Nanliang, and he really doesn't know much about the northern border.
Gongsun Yun said: "There are still cold and blizzards. Although it is early spring, it is still cold in the north, and there is still late spring cold."
"The back-of-spring cold there means a return to winter, and wind and snow are coming again. You have to be careful."
Long Chen nodded and said: "Junior, remember."
Gongsun Yun nodded: "The barbarians have been threatening the northern border for hundreds of years. If you can solve them, the Zhou Dynasty will have no worries from now on. Work hard."
"That girl of mine is still in Tianji Mountain. I sent her a letter asking her to report to you, but she keeps talking about going to war every day."
Long Chen smiled and said: "Thank you, Lao Zhuguo, for sending a general."
Gongsun Yun laughed and said, "As long as I don't cause trouble for you."
Long Chen stood up and thanked: "Thank you, Lao Zhuguo, for your teachings. I will say goodbye, junior."
Gongsun Yun sent Long Chen out, and when he was getting on his horse to leave, Gongsun Yun thought of another important thing.
