Chapter 403 Die under the sword, this is what you said
The title "Wolf Lord" is mostly used by the nomadic peoples in the north to address their monarch or leader. Northern tribes mostly use wolf heads as their flags, so they also call their leaders "Wolf Lord". However, Xiao Tang heard this title more frequently in his storytelling novels in the past. But I didn't expect that tribal leaders such as Yi Lacheng would express their allegiance in this way.
Except for some nomadic tribes who are now accustomed to calling their recognized leaders this way, in fact, there is no Khitan in the "History of Liao" and "History of Jin". The Jurchen people call their leaders "Wolf Lord" According to records, during the Southern Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty used to call the Jin Dynasty emperor "Lang Zhu". Over time, in the Yuan and Ming Dynasty dramas and later storytelling novels, the king of Yi in the North began to be called the Wolf Lord.
Although it sounds a bit strange at first, Wolf Lord Wolf Lord... I am used to hearing this title, and it feels quite majestic... Xiao Tang only thought about it briefly, and couldn't help but smile.
After hearing this, Ma Lin curled his lips and whispered to Ou Peng beside him: "These northern men are quite strange. Brother Xiao Tang can be the common master of several mountains among us. It doesn't matter if we call him brother or the leader of the village. I call him instead." What kind of wolf master is he? He sounds like a Di Yi leader."
Ou Peng was more cautious. He immediately grabbed Ma Lin and whispered: "These tribal leaders in Liaodong are not Han family members, nor are they people on our green forest road. According to what they call them, they sincerely want to fight with Xiao Tang." Brother is conspiring to do something big. As long as we can bring these men back, how can Brother Xiao Tang not be the wolf master?"
Ma Lin smiled softly and said: "Brother, don't worry, I'm just saying it casually. How can I not know this truth? When I was still hanging around in the wells of Jiangningfu City, just because my facial features were darker and looked like a foreigner, I didn't I will avoid being looked down upon by some chaotic fools. If Brother Xiao Tang wants to conquer Liaodong, he must ask for the help of all the tribes in the north. I am also a sensible person, so how can I be like those dried pickled rats with rat belly and chicken intestines? If we don’t talk about the big things that are going to harm Brother Xiaotang, we will also lose the face of our son of the Han family!"
Under the kindness of Yi Lacheng and other tribe leaders, Xiao Tang also imitated the behavior of the great Khitan hero named Xiao. He unbuttoned his clothes, revealing the green wolf head stabbed on his chest, and said loudly: " I was not talented in the Xiao Tang Dynasty, but I was promoted to the position of Wolf Lord by all my brothers. As the ancients said, friendship is as good as gold, but at the same time, the friendship between our hearts is also deep. From now on, we brothers will naturally rely on each other in life and death, help each other in times of adversity, and we will unite and work together. Keep this paradise peaceful!"
So from today on, Xiao Tang has another identity. In addition to the officials and generals in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty who are also the commander-in-chief of the palace, Yuhou, the pacifier of South Jing Road, etc., there are also the people who are praised as "Ren Xia" in the green forests of the Song Dynasty. In addition to being the co-lord of the Shanqiang people, he also became the wolf lord of the tribes under the rule of Baozhou and the overseas islands in Liaodong.
Xiao Tang ordered to go down again, and held a feast and drank to celebrate with Wen Huanzhang, Pei Xuan, Jiang Jing, Ou Peng, Ma Lin and other close brothers, as well as the tribes who worshiped him as the wolf lord, such as Yi Lacheng, Tianshan Yong, Kou Zhenyuan and so on. The next day, Wen Huanzhang took charge of all matters in the city, and with the help of Jiang Jing and Pei Xuan, all political affairs were handled in an orderly manner. At this time, the remaining people in the city were frightened by the mutinous and rebellious Bohai Navy. Even the officers and soldiers of the Liao Dynasty might turn around and slash the butcher's knife at them, so who else can be relied on? However, Xiao Tang led his troops to suddenly defeat the rebels and then provide food and comfort for the people. Qiu did not commit any crimes. These shocked people Most of the residents in Baozhou were grateful, so they had no objections to Xiao Tang's occupation of this place.
Yi Lacheng also ordered his Khitan tribesmen to rush through the night to make a large white yak banner with a wolf head and present it to Xiao Tang, and set it up outside the Yamen of the Commander's Mansion. However, he saw the wolf on top of the banner baring its fangs and glaring angrily. With its eyes wide open and swaying in the biting wind, it looks majestic and majestic.
Xiao Tang also knew that he had now established a local political power of his own, which was not the same as the extensive management method used in the Green Forest Village. He also began to pay attention to strengthening preparations in many aspects. Although his current status was only He is a grass-headed king, but if he wants to stabilize his power, the most important thing at this stage is to strengthen his military strength.
Wen Huanzhang also mentioned to Xiao Tang that after he reorganized the local households, Ou Peng, Ma Lin and other brothers were responsible for selecting local braves from the people under his rule to form a new army, but this also had to be done by Baozhou now. , it is a process of adaptation for the residents of Pi Island and other places. The Khitan tribes who migrated to other nomadic areas are also grassland nomadic tribes that can be mobilized as soldiers. While they are allowed to live in the surrounding areas chasing water and grass, they are also a group of nomadic tribes. Support the cavalry and archery troops capable of defending Baozhou.
In the following period, Xiao Tang had been working with Wen Huanzhang, Yi Lacheng and others to confirm the household registration statistics of the people under the rule, and the division and arrangement of people's livelihood, agriculture and animal husbandry. It was not until more than half a month later that Yan Qing and Yan Qing The Bohai horse thieves led by the brothers Youxin and Yanyouyi have also escorted more than 80,000 Han people from Liaodong to move to the border of Baozhou.
Yan Qing and the Yan brothers did not expect that Xiao Tang and the newly recruited nomadic tribes would seize Baozhou City during this time. While they were amazed, Pharmacist Guo looked in front of him. Looking at the outline of Baozhou City with high walls and deep trenches, he snorted secretly and said in his heart: Who else does Xiao Tang want to hide? Now that he has occupied the capital of the Liao Kingdom, he still wants to say that he did not retain the title of ceded territory. Is it the king’s ambition?
As soon as Dong Xiaotong saw Xiao Tang coming out of the city to greet him, he immediately jumped off his horse, ran to him, bowed his head and said, "My lord! My younger brother in Liaodong has long heard of the famous name of Xiao Renxia in the Southern Dynasties. In the past, I wanted to meet Zunyan, but I was frustrated that I had no choice but to meet Ren Xia. Unexpectedly, I learned that Xiao Renxia's brother Yan saved my life and could help Xun do something big. I am just happy!"
Xiao Tang was stunned at first. He saw that the rough man in front of him was short and stocky, and he also had a naive personality. After being introduced by Yan Qing, Xiao Tang had a thought in his mind. He hurriedly dismounted from his horse and helped Dong Xiaoxiu up. He also intentionally or unintentionally killed Guo Yaoshi. At a glance, he secretly said in his heart: Yaoshi Guo and Dong Xiuzu are colleagues, but he is also the life and death enemy of Dong Xiuo's subordinate... If Dong Xiuo is a person with such a temperament, and is in this situation, he It could actually be put to great use.
Pharmacist Guo also noticed that Xiao Tang was looking at him with burning eyes. At this time, his old friend Yi Lacheng also walked towards him with a smile. Pharmacist Guo calmed down and bowed to Xiao Tangna and said: "Xiao Ren is a chivalrous and righteous man. It is such a great kindness that this time we, the homeless poor people, can find a place to live in this troubled world. I, Medicine Master Guo, and a group of brothers are determined to serve Xiao Renxia. The emperor, the emperor, and the empress can learn from this heart. If you are unjust and ungrateful, I will die by the sword!"
Among the migrating Han leaders, Zhang Linghui, Liu Shunren, Zhen Wuchen, Zhao Heshou and others who were close to Guo Yaoshi saw their eldest brother's behavior, and they also hurriedly bowed to Xiao Tang to thank him. Xiao Tang smiled faintly, and he went up to support Guo Yaoshi. At the same time, I thought to myself: In view of your actions recorded in history, I really can't trust you. If only you, Yaoshi Guo, can really be used by me, but if you will still have evil intentions for fame and wealth in the future... ...If you are disloyal and ungrateful, you will die by the sword, you said so yourself.