Chapter 912 By the Salt Pond
On the vast land, countless people and horses are marching.
Yi Cong's army pursued them to Tailuoshui (Pianguan River), where tribes from far and near agreed to protect each other, and then sent envoys to negotiate for surrender - they made a good gesture, expressed their submission and surrender, and sent cattle, sheep, and laborers, but they did not actually lay down their weapons. .
The Luoyan Army and the Zhusheng Army marched north to the banks of Shudai River (Qingshui River) and captured some tribes from the north of Yinshan Mountain. They did not have time to escape, but they scattered into the cable heads of nearby tribes.
After collecting some supplies, he quickly headed north to join Kim Jong-bu.
Duan Mobo was eager to achieve success and sent five hundred horses north to Shengle.
The rope heads encountered along the way had no intention of resisting and just stood by and watched. However, for some reason, they suddenly turned against them one day later and surrounded the Luoyan Army vanguard in the valley. It took a long time to expel them.
Jin Zheng secretly reported: This may be an order from Mrs. Wang, and it is advisable to kill this woman quickly.
Of course, what Jin Zheng said may be a little biased. Wang did have this intention, but she did not dare to do it openly.
As for why the tribes that originally belonged to Tuoba Yihuai suddenly became strong again as if they had found a backbone after losing their souls - well, it can only be said that the Wang family has a clear mind, but others, such as Liu Lugu, may not necessarily.
As Daiguo's general of Zhendong and leader of the Dugu tribe, his elder brother Liu Hu is also the general of the Zhendong army conferred by Mrs. Wang. Liu Lugu's power is quite considerable. Although he is not one of the four assistant ministers, he is one of the top ministers in the country. No major matter can bypass him, and his opinions must be listened to when discussing matters.
Liu Lugu had been fighting in the Shenhexing area before. After hearing about the defeat of Aitou, these tribal adults also lost the will to continue fighting, so they sent envoys or went to Yanchi in person to pay homage to Ke Dun and Dai Gong.
Yanchi is Daihai in later generations. It is a saltwater lake and was named "Yanze" in the Han Dynasty.
There are dense aquatic plants growing around the salt pond. Don't tell me, cattle and sheep like to eat them. I don't know if it is because these plants contain salt.
Starting from June 11, a large group of young people arrived at Yanchi and built a city on a ridge near the west bank as a place for Ke Dun and Dai Gong to receive worship from nobles from various tribes.
It was originally called "Kedun City", but was rejected by the Wang family. Because the city is located on a mountain ridge, it was named "Liangcheng", which somewhat meant to please Shao Xun.
"Greetings to Ke Dun!" A group of people in darkness fell to the ground and shouted in unison.
The wind blew gently, blowing down large patches of wormwood.
Deep in the grass, Wang was wearing an ocher cross-collar silk robe that reached above her knees, and her lower body was wearing a loose black pleated hakama with a narrow mouth that was stuffed into long high leather boots.
Two black braids hang down on her chest and reach her waist, swaying when she walks.
Her chest was high and straight, making her robe bulge.
A pair of eyes have lost their former youthfulness and fear, replaced by vague ambition, as well as a trace of inexplicable confusion and desire.
Who would have thought that she is only twenty-one years old? The not-so-pleasant title of Si Chen has been firmly placed on her head.
Dou Yuzhen quietly raised his head, only to see the waves of Daihai Lake lapping at the cliff shore. The sunlight shining on the lake was sparkling and beautiful.
Under the wind and grass, the hem of Ke Dun's robe fluttered lightly, like a goddess.
He lowered his head humbly, secretly blaming himself for not being able to do what Ketun had asked him to do.
The recruitment was only half completed, and the other half of the tribe refused to give him any face. Instead, they accused him of betraying his master and seeking glory, resisted brazenly, and in the end resorted to using weapons.
Button must be disappointed, right?
She took off her riding cap, looked at it carefully, and stroked it gently. She looked sad and lonely, and she must be blaming me for my incompetence in doing things.
"Hao Wang, you are heading to Jumangganshui. Do you know what is going on in Shengle?" Wang's voice came from the wind.
I saw her wearing a riding hat, leading a maroon war horse, and her leather boots made a soft sound when stepping on the grass.
Hao is the surname of Wuhuan, one of the noble races.
Hao Wang claimed to be a descendant of Qiu Liju, the Lord Wuhuan of Liaodong who besieged Gongsun Zan in Guanzi City for more than 200 days.
Later he moved to Pingcheng and then to Shengle.
After Wuhuan King Kuren died, Tuoba Liwei was worried that his descendants would rise again, so he handed over his tribe to the Hao family.
His tribe has always been brutal and powerful, more like Suotou than Wuhuan.
But under the general trend, he also came to surrender, and there was nothing he could do. What's more, surrendering to a Wuhuan noble like Mrs. Wang is not unacceptable, and she is even closer emotionally.
When he heard Wang's question at this moment, he immediately replied: "Many people are unwilling to take action against Yihuai and just wait for him to go away. Once he escapes to Yixin Mountain, he will occupy Shengle to wait for Ketun."
This answer is very subtle. It is "Kedun", not "Dai Gong". It can be seen that Wuhuan and Suotou have been mixed together for decades, but they still cannot be as close as each other. There are still cracks.
Wang's footsteps got closer and closer, and finally stopped in front of Hao Wang.
After a moment of silence, he said: "Yihuai harms the people, and Aitou persecutes the nobles. How can we spare their lives?"
Hao Wang raised his head, glanced at her, and said, "I understand."
"Hurry." Wang whispered.
Hao Wang understood, stood up and said, "I'm leaving now."
Wang did not stop it and apparently acquiesced.
The other ministers felt relieved after hearing this.
After all, Ke Dun and the Jin people were not of the same mind, so they did not suffer a loss. Otherwise, after avoiding this storm, sooner or later, Yi Huai will have to come back.
It is impossible for a person who eats the inside and outside to gain their sincere loyalty.
"Ilou Chinu, when will Liang City be repaired?" Wang looked at the other person and asked.
Chi Nu means wolf in the Xianbei language, and this Yilou Chi Nu really does mean something like a wolf cub. When he looked at Wang, he was a little unruly, a little fearful, and a little greedy. However, the wolf is also a cunning creature. When the situation is unfavorable, it will put away its sharp claws and pretend to be a harmless dog that pleases its owner. He only heard him say: "In twenty days at most, this... A mountain city can be built.”
"This city is like a phoenix nest, with thirty-six exquisitely carved windows. The largest one faces the east, and there is a silver bed built into the room. You can sit on it. When the sun rises, it emits golden light all over your body. , just like the second sun.”
"When the moon rises, Ke Dun sits on the silver bed, dazzling like sparks. Under Ke Dun's brilliance, there is no need for lamps in the night, girls can tailor clothes and embroider, and boys can herd horses on the river beach."
"The brilliance radiating from Ke Dun's body is like the precious light on Shan Yu's throne..."
Mrs. Wang listened quietly, looking up at the sky, with a faint smile on her lips.
She suddenly thought of those shameful years in Pingyang when she was poor. At this moment, I felt even more joyful when I heard Yilou Chinu's kind words.
This is the difference between men and women.
If Shao Xun heard such exaggerated and limitless flattery, he would have kicked him over.
But Wang loved it.
Of course, she was also sober.
Yilou Chinu is a wolf cub. Temporary submission does not mean permanent submission. If given the chance, she wouldn't mind killing Elochi Slave, but for now, she would happily listen to the wolf cub's praises for her.
Women are so emotional and contradictory.
She then met with several well-known and powerful ministers one by one, and each was promised the position of general.
Everyone dispersed happily, each with his or her own agenda.
After Jiangren left, the Wang family discussed matters with Wang Feng, Changsun Rui and other confidants.
"Everyone is here?"
"Come here."
"Step up to recruit the troops." Wang said: "Select a group of strong and brave men to Pingcheng to be incorporated into the pro-army guards."
"Yes."
This time when we advance westward, we use both suppression and appeasement.
Because some tribal leaders followed Helan Aitou southward, there is still no trace of them. The people who stayed behind were defeated by the tribes of Pingcheng who moved westward at lightning speed. They were dispersed and then collected.
The Changsun tribe, Dugu tribe, Feng tribe, Lan tribe, etc. all ate up, and their strength increased greatly.
Naturally, when they get benefits, they also have to pay tribute to the superiors. In fact, the biggest portion should be reserved for the top.
Wang Feng ate a lot, and Mrs. Wang certainly wanted it too.
"Lizhen is my youngest son. He will start a family and start a business in the future. How can he do it without a tribe?" Wang said leisurely.
Everyone was shocked and even claimed yes.
Of Mrs. Wang's two sons, Daigong Shiyiqian certainly has his own tribe, that is, he is half of the Tuoba clan.
According to the rules of the grassland, the youngest son Tuoba Lizhen should also have his own tribe and officials.
This child is a taboo in Pingcheng, and generally no one will mention it. I really have to mention it, and according to Mrs. Wang's words, she will admit that he is a descendant of the Tuoba family.
Now according to Mrs. Wang's wishes, some of the pro-military guards may be assigned to Li Zhen in the future. There is no doubt that she is cultivating the force she can master - but it is not easy because she is a woman.
Wang Feng had a complicated look on his face.
After becoming the assistant minister, he was ecstatic for a time, feeling that all major affairs in the country could be decided by him.
The younger sister is just a cover, only suitable for sitting in the palace, and foreign affairs are not allowed to be handled by his elder brother?
But after three years, he found that he was a little too optimistic.
The younger sister obviously has her own will, and she is not willing to be a puppet. She has even used the names of Prince Liang and Duke Dai to openly gain benefits on many occasions.
A group of noble children around Shi Yijian were all attracted by her, which in turn affected various tribes.
The officials of Shan Yu's Protectorate would discuss matters with her first, which in turn strengthened her authority, forcing Wang Feng to discuss many matters with his sister. Outsiders would naturally know which one was bigger and which was smaller.
Of course, although he felt uncomfortable in his heart, Wang Feng finally understood the importance. Surrounded by powerful enemies, he and his sister were one, and their minor disputes did not affect their unity in dealing with the outside world.
"Don't stay here anymore. Go to Shengle as soon as possible." Wang stroked the braid on her chest and said, "If you have a chance, kill Yi Huai on the spot and send her head over." , I don’t want to live.”
"Yes." Everyone agreed without any hesitation.
On June 13, Liu Lugu's vanguard troops came to Shengle City.
When he learned that He Lanai and others had fled north to Baidao City, they sent troops to pursue them and were defeated when they reached the mountain.
Liu Lu alone summoned Sheng Le's troops to pursue him, but none of them followed. Only Wuhuan of the Hao family came to meet him with his troops.
Almost on the same day, Jin Zheng waited for the follow-up supplies of food and grass, so he withdrew the baggage train, built a camp around the train, and headed north to Shengle.
Obviously, he knew that it was difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy at this time, so he was very cautious.
On the 14th, Shao Xun arrived at Shanwu. Without stopping, he went north along the Wo River and headed straight for the Yanchi.
Before leaving, he received news: The Xiongnu army had been attacking Hou Feihu for ten days, and the fortress was still impregnable.
(End of chapter)