Mo Zhe looked over and said, "Isn't that just a run-down village?" When he went to the Onan River Guard Station, he passed by there. There was no one in the village for a long time.
Patriarch Mo nodded: "During Emperor Gaozong's time, our Haixi tribe lived there. Not far away was the Beishan tribe's village. By the way, they weren't called Beishan at that time, and we weren't called Haixi either. The two tribes were separated.
After that, our two tribes changed their names."
Mo Zhe didn't know why his father talked about these old things.
Patriarch Mo dismounted and rested: "Do you know why our two tribes left here?"
Mo Zhe nodded: "This place is too close to the guard base. If the Tatars harass the border and break through the pass, our people will suffer."
"That's right," Chief Mo said. "We moved away to stay away from the disaster of war. This way, even if the guard station is lost, we still have time to escape."
Mo Zhe's eyes flickered: "If you put your things in the village, will someone be watching over them?"
"Of course there are," Patriarch Mo smiled, "There are some elderly clan members there who don't usually appear in front of people. If you don't investigate carefully, you won't find them.
Even if someone discovers this place, they won't care. No one would have thought that I have hidden treasures here."
Mo Zhe licked his lips: "Father is far-sighted."
"Is there anything else you want to say?" Patriarch Mo looked at his youngest son, "Just ask me now!"
Mo Zhe thought carefully for a moment and then said: "What is the agreement between father and Marquis Anyi? Are these treasures related to Marquis Anyi?"
"It's related," Patriarch Mo said without hesitation, "I did all this because I promised Marquis Anyi back then."
It seemed that his guess was correct. Mo Zhe raised his eyebrows slightly. His father and An Yihou indeed had a secret relationship of interest.
Patriarch Mo said: "Do you think I did something wrong?"
"No," Mo Zhe's expression immediately became solemn, "Father must have arranged this for the sake of his clan members."
Patriarch Mo paused for a moment before saying, "Do you really think so?"
Mo Zhe nodded.
Patriarch Mo turned around and looked at the clansmen behind him. His eyes were slightly distracted and he didn’t know what he was thinking. For a long time, he seemed to be talking to himself: "I put all my energy into clan affairs. I thought I had done everything well, but in fact I have treated you badly.
Brothers, I should treat you better, so that you won't... embark on the road of no return at such a young age."
Mo Zhe's heart sank. He always felt that his father was acting strange today, and his words seemed to have another meaning. But thinking about it carefully, his father should be feeling sad for his brother's death.
Mo Zhe said: "Father, please take care of yourself. My brother, Izumi Izhi, will be sad to see my father like this. We are no longer children, and we should take responsibility. There are some consequences that my father could not have expected. In fact, my father has already contributed to the clan."
There are many, and he should have resigned from the position of clan leader and enjoyed a peaceful life." He was finally able to say what he had been wanting to say along the way. Anyway, the treasure was right in front of him, and he was not afraid of his father suddenly turning against him.
Patriarch Mo moved his fingers slightly, and a sad look flashed across his eyes: "You are right, today is my last day as the patriarch of the Haixi Tribe."
Mo Zhe couldn't help but be surprised, he didn't expect his father to say such a thing.
Patriarch Mo said: "After handing over the treasure I hid, I will no longer be the patriarch, and those properties will be handed over to the new patriarch for disposal."
Mo Zhe was happy in his heart. He thought that if he wanted to hold the power, he would have to go through a lot of troubles, but his father actually figured it out at this time.
"Let's go," Patriarch Mo said, "Don't waste any more time. Some things will be resolved today, and there is no point in delaying it."
Patriarch Mo boarded the carriage, and Mo Zhe nodded to the people around him. Just in case, he had to have someone ambush near the village. After getting the property, he would immediately leave with the tribesmen who were willing to follow him.
There were many stubborn tribesmen like my father, so I left these people to the Beishan tribe.
Those people have always thought that the hatred between the two tribes can be resolved and Nuergan will integrate into the entire Zhou Dynasty. They are all idiotic dreams. Letting them die at the hands of the Beishan tribe today can be regarded as the price they paid for their stupidity.
As for Dazhou... it is even less possible to save Haixi. He has already seen through this. Instead of surrendering to Dazhou, it is better to rely on the Tatars. After the Tatars occupy Nuergan, it is impossible to kill everyone in Nuergan. Someone must be there.
Helping the Tatars manage the slaves, then it will be his turn to show off his talents.
The carriage stopped in front of the village, and two old people immediately walked out of the village.
"Clan leader." The clan members stepped forward and saluted.
Patriarch Mo helped the clan members up: "Thank you for your hard work."
The tribesman's eyes were reddish, and his expression was a little uneasy and anxious: "When the tribe leader comes this time...is it time to use this place?"
Patriarch Mo nodded: "The thing we were worried about has happened, thanks to the preparations we have made in the past two years."
The tribesman sighed: "I thought I would never see this day in this life, but I didn't expect it to happen." As he spoke, his eyes lit up slightly, "It's okay, if this broken body can still work for the tribe, it can be considered dead.
You will also feel relaxed.”
The two people walked towards the village while talking.
Patriarch Mo looked at the houses on both sides: "Can it still be used after some repairs?"
"It can be used, it can be used," the old man said. "It looks shabby on the surface, but we are taking care of it secretly. The fodder and food will be enough for a while. The clan leader can just rest assured. There are also medicinal materials... We have also accumulated them."
Quite a few.”
Mo Zhe couldn't help but frown when he heard this. The meaning of the old tribesman's words seemed as if they would live here.
Forage, grain, and medicinal materials were mentioned, but there was no mention of property.
"Father……"
As soon as Mo Zhe spoke, Patriarch Mo in front stopped immediately, and the two old clan members stopped talking.
Mo Zhe felt that the atmosphere was unusual. Fortunately, he had already arranged an ambush here in advance, so nothing would go wrong. When he got the treasure and left, the Xiao family would attract the people from the Beishan tribe.
The Beishan tribe killed the chief of the Haixi tribe, and the tribesmen of the Onan River and Luqu River guard stations will also join in the melee. Jin Yue Khan will take the opportunity to attack the guard stations, and the time left for him is very tight.
"Father, let's go take a look first..."
"Treasure?" Patriarch Mo said calmly, "The treasure I hid is right here."
"Where?" Mo Zhe looked around in confusion.
Chief Mo said: "Our clan members left here to avoid the disaster of war and to recuperate during small wars. But we will come back when there is a big war. Only in this way will the Linqu River and Onan River Guard Stations not become empty cities.
It is my promise to Marquis Anyi to defend the pass with all the strength of the clan."
"When An Yihou was stationed at the Luqu River, in order to allow our people to leave safely, he also stood firm and refused to give in. I once said that when my people grow stronger, they will definitely come back to repay their kindness," Chief Mo said, "Cause and effect are not in vain.
, it’s time to fulfill our promise.”
Mo Zhe took two steps back: "Father, you...you mean...don't lie to me, you just don't want to take out those belongings..."
Patriarch Mo said: "If I don't give you my property, will you kill me like you did to your elder brother?"
Mo Zhe's expression suddenly changed: "You know everything, so you used those words just now to deal with me."
"You only believe in the answers in your own mind. No matter what I say, you think it's false," Chief Mo said. "If it weren't for the safety of the guard, why would I bring the whole clan here?"
