Chapter 182 Xue Lie Clan

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date="2020-11-30"

title="Chapter 182 Xue Lie Clan"

weight="107064"

series = ["I [Imperial] Am Not This Kind of Man"]

mode = "manual"

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The sound of horse hooves crossed.

This voice... a lot of people came!

Pei Tuo and Yan Chang immediately became alert, and several people adjusted their positions and blocked Qin Nuo behind.

Not long after, a group of cavalry appeared in front of everyone. The leader was a young cavalry, wearing a blue-gray leather armor and a white ferret cloak outside. The teams behind them are also neatly dressed, with a vigorous demeanor.

This equipment and tolerance are still above the Panluo City Cavalry led by Liao Yuan just now.

Not long after, there was the sound of horseshoes on both sides. Chen Changan and Yao Xingxu each took a dozen riders, ran down the mountain peaks on both sides, returned to the hills, and guarded Qin Nuo's side.

To the vigilance of everyone in Qin Nuo, the leading young man clasped his fists on horseback and greeted: "Don’t panic, everyone, Tao Yunqing of the Xiaxuelie clan, I just saw a few brothers besieged by these thieves. I wanted to draw a knife to help. , I didn't expect..." Tao Yunqing glanced at the canyon snowfield that was lifted out of thin air behind him, and smiled bitterly: "A few clever means can actually get rid of ten times more cavalry."

People from the Xuelie clan? Pei Tuo exchanged their sights.

"Don't dare to be." Yan Chang said with a smile, "I knew that there were good-hearted people like the Major General, so we could also waste less effort."

Tao Yunqing smiled and said, "Well-intentioned people don't dare to be it, they just take it for granted. To be honest, it's because of our Xuelie clan's involvement that several people encounter this kind of innocent disaster."

Qin Nuo smiled and said, "I would like to hear the details."

"This matter is a long story. The land boundary near Panluo City was originally the hunting ground of our Xuelie clan. Later, a great change happened in our clan and was taken by some villains. These people took our land and still Not reconciled, always thinking of killing our Xuelie clan. Fortunately, because of insufficient soldiers and horses, they could not succeed in the past few years, but they have been unwilling to die and watched. By chance, the presence of a few young generals made them come up with a vicious idea. "

"Kill me and wait, then plant the spoils to the nobles." Qin Nuo followed his words and added.

Tao Yunqing gave him a surprised look, "Unexpectedly, the little general has guessed it."

"Yes, they are just thinking about taking risks, killing the imperial envoys, slandering our Xuelie clan for rebellion and rebellion, and several young generals have been used as pawns to slander us."

"Fortunately, there are some sensible people in the city. Knowing such behavior, it is very wrong. First, I sent a message so that we can come to meet the young generals, so as to avoid irreparable losses."

Qin Nuo finally understood that it was no wonder that Zhong Yue's group of guys were so enthusiastic about entertaining his group before.

After thinking about it, he smiled and said, "It turns out that Lady Mirabilis is from the Xuelie clan."

Tao Yunqing coughed: "The little general is polite. Several generals are frightened. If the color is not good today, I'm afraid there will be heavy snow soon. Our tribe's resident is in the front. It is better to go and take a rest."

Qin Nuo lowered his gaze: "Thank you for your kindness, then I will be disrespectful after waiting."

Tao Yunqing is overjoyed.

Several people Pei Tuo were surprised. Chen Changan leaned to Qin Nuo's ear and whispered, "My son, is it okay to keep in contact with these tribes too much?" If you walk too much at night, you will eventually encounter ghosts. They didn't show their stuff in a Panluo City, because Panluo City was treacherous, afraid of revealing themselves, so they didn't dare to contact them more. If you continue to associate with the Xuelie clan...

Qin Nuo smiled: "It's okay, I was thinking about going to the Xuelie clan, and someone over there will answer it."

Someone answer? Several people Pei Tuo were surprised. Wanting to inquire, but seeing that Tao Yunqing had already led a group of people forward, he had to shut his mouth.

As he got closer, Qin Nuo found that Tao Yunqing was younger than expected, he looked seventeen or eighteen, and his appearance was very good. He had a pair of emerald green eyes, and his complexion was fairer and more delicate than ordinary people. Looking at the knights who accompany them, most of them are pale in color and have several light brown or blue pupils.

Immediately, information about the Xuelie clan emerged in his mind.

The Xuelie tribe was one of the five major tribes in Beishuo. All of the tribesmen were brave and good at fighting. This tribe seemed to be the descendant of the people of the Western Regions who had migrated. They were naturally fair and beautiful, and they often had pupils of different colors. Other tribes are not the same, so the relationship with other tribes is not very close. You know, the appearance of ordinary Beishuo people is no different from that of the Central Plains.

After the decline of the Xue Lie clan, it was taken advantage of by the neighboring tribes to take advantage of the vacancy and carve up. Among them, young men and women in the clan were mostly sold as slaves because of their beauty, and even the homes of the powerful and nobles in Great Zhou had a lot of savings. If you remember well, Lan Er, the guard next to Pei Ling, came from this tribe.

Tao Yunqing took dozens of cavalry and accompanied Qin Nuo and his party.

The two sides crossed the small hill in front of them and saw the scene below clearly, and everyone in Qin Nuo was shocked.

It is a team of cavalry, no fewer than seven or eight thousand, heading south in an orderly manner. The armor and equipment he wore were exactly the same as the Tao Yunqing team around him. This is the elite of the Xuelie clan, and depending on the direction they are moving forward, it is Panluo City.

Qin Nuo couldn't help sighing: "It seems that this time the nobles are not only trying to save my life, but also to teach Panluo City, which is ill-informed!"

Tao Yunqing is serious: "Such rude and arrogant city lord, how can I wait for them to be arrogant."

The words are beautiful, but to put it bluntly, it is the internal struggle between the two tribes. Before, the Mu Family was pressing on them, and they were not too good. Now the new emperor is enthroned with insufficient prestige, and the border is chaotic. It is a good time for these tribes to fight and fight on the ground.

Staggered with the large army, everyone marched all the way to the northeast.

Turning over two hills, at sunset, a magnificent scene appeared in front of him.

Standing on the top of the mountain, Qin Nuo looked at the beautiful scenery of the undulating mountains, and couldn't help showing his awe.

As far as can see, there is a vast pure white, and the end of the pure white is a towering mountain.

When was in Panluo City, could vaguely see a high mountain in the distance, tall and handsome, but didn't know that from this angle, the mountain was so holy and beautiful.

The towering peaks almost touched the sky, and the mountains shone with a hazy luster. It was a large area of ​​ice and snow reflecting the sun.

The mountains stretched down in smooth lines, like a giant eagle with its wings gathered together, blending with the snow everywhere, while in the area where the mountain and the plain meet, there are scattered black and blue gray. That is the city of Xuelie clan.

"It's a beauty like a paradise." Qin Nuo couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Appreciating such magnificent and open scenery, people can't help but become more cheerful.

Tao Yunqing did not understand the allusion of Xanadu, but knew that Qin Nuo was complimenting their mountain city, and immediately introduced with a smile: "There is Tianxing Mountain, the sacred mountain of our Xuelie people. More than 20 years ago, even Beishuo's The Royal court will come to worship and salute."

That should be the scene in the heyday of the Xuelie clan. It is said that this clan was so strong that even the Royal court of the Mu family had to retreat.

Yan Chang smiled and said, "I heard that the Xuelie tribe relied on this sacred mountain to escape the fate of annihilation. It really is a miracle that blessed the tribe." When the Xuelie tribe was at its worst, it was almost driven to extinction by other tribes. , The remaining people fled into the mountains and thrived for several years before they were relieved and re-developed their forces.

After waking up from the dream of glory in the past, Tao Yunqing's eyes were a little gloomy, but he quickly cheered up.

"It is indeed the holy mountain that protects our clan's blood. In the future, our Xuelie clan will be able to restore its former glory and glory sooner or later." Different from the dignified and calmness of the young old man before, Tao Yunqing's cheeks were slightly bulged at this time, revealing the unique characteristics of young people. Not convinced.

While talking, the two teams rushed down the hill.

The horse's hoof splashed with snow and scattered, and it took no more than an hour to gallop, and the city in front could finally be seen clearly.

Getting closer, Qin Nuo discovered that the Xuelie Clan’s city building was far less solid and thick than Panluo City, and even the walled city gate seemed crude, obviously a newly constructed city. However, the population living together in the city is only a lot more.

Tao Yunqing greeted the soldiers guarding the city, and several people pushed open the thick wooden door.

A group of people entered the city.

Along the way, Qin Nuo observed the people around him. Most of them were women and children. It must be that the men and the strong were out to fight. The wives and children who stayed at home all looked calm and didn't worry about panic, was afraid that this battle would be won. Because of the large number of people, especially young people, the whole city appears vibrant.

Tao Yunqing led Qin Nuo and his party on the street. From time to time, people who are familiar say hello, familiar and natural. The atmosphere of the entire city tribe is far more harmonious and friendly than the previous Panluo City.

It is the attitude of a thriving young tribe. Qin Nuo suddenly felt a little complicated. Was his previous choice correct?

This Xuelie clan has his very important layout!

During the walk, Tao Yunqing introduced the local customs to Qin Nuo and the others, and was especially enthusiastic about Qin Nuo himself. This enthusiasm was not at all Zhong Yue's flattery of higher envoys, but a natural kindness. Qin Nuo was a little surprised.

Especially when he started to inquire about the origin of Qin Nuo's identity, it made the surrounding Pei Tuo and the others creepy.

Qin Nuo was calmer. If he was really suspected, he would not be able to inquire about himself so openly.

This idea was quickly confirmed.

After Qin Nuo and his party were welcomed into the City Lord's Mansion.

In fact, it is not appropriate to call the City Lord's Mansion, it is more appropriate to call it the Temple.

Xuelie is a tribe that combines theocracy and secular government. They believe in their own primitive religion, the goddess of crossing the world, which is also different from other Beishuo tribes who worship Changsheng Buddha.

Their supreme leaders, the spiritual girl and the high priest, hold the divine power, while the political power is jointly controlled by the tribal city lord. In its heyday, there were dozens of cities in the territory of the Xuelie tribe, with a population of six or seven million. These city owners took turns to serve as the heads of the clan, and the major issues were discussed by the priest group led by the high priest and the alliance of city owners, and finally reported to the spiritual girl nodded.

However, after the previous decline, the Xuelie tribe’s population dropped drastically. At the most desperate time, the population of the Xuelie tribe was almost annihilated. Now it has been revived, and it is no more than a hundred thousand. After being divided up, most of the former caste owners also died in battle.

So these years, the high priest is leading the entire tribe.

Coming into the temple, an old man with white beard and hair was waiting in the hall, surrounded by a dozen attendants.

This old man in charge of the highest authority of the Xuelie Clan was born with kind eyebrows and kind eyes. His pure white hair and beard were like silver wires. Although his eyes were old, they still shone with wisdom.

Qin Nuo recalled the information he had read before. In the crisis of almost extinction, it was this old man who led the remaining tens of thousands of people across the mountains and ridges and escaped into the deepest part of the cold snow-capped mountains to escape, which was reserved for the entire tribe. Put down the last fire, and seek future revival.

Tao Yunqing knelt down and saluted, respectfully and authentically: "High priest, the distinguished guest has been brought back."

Qin Nuo stood in the hall and bowed in salute. The other party is very old, and he deserves a respect for the sake of respect for the elderly.

The high priest looked at Qin Nuo, a light of kindness flashed across his eyebrows. But Qin Nuo was a little surprised by the first sentence.

"Young man, I heard that you have a Lingdi?"

Lingdi? Do you mean the ocarina? Qin Nuo instantly understood why Tao Yunqing was kind to him before. There was also the unexpected excitement of Mirabilis when he heard the playing beside him.

He took out the ocarina in his arms.

Tao Yunqing stepped forward to take it, and handed it to the high priest respectfully.

The high priest looked a little excited. He stroked the smooth surface of the instrument and sighed faintly: "This is an instrument used by our tribe during sacrifices. Only a handful of temple priests can play it. It has never been heard. Young man, you are Where did you get it?"

"Uh..." Qin Nuo lowered his head, "I just got it accidentally."

"What about playing? It's impossible to learn it accidentally, right?" the high priest laughed.

Ocarina playing still has some technical requirements, and it is impossible to learn easily. Let alone play so skillfully.

Qin Nuo sighed secretly, and deliberately said vaguely: "I learned it a long time ago, and I don't remember it clearly, but I can play it when I get it in my hand."

Such a vague statement is more conducive to imagination.

The high priest sighed: "Since the collapse of the sky and the earth more than 20 years ago, the people of the Xuelie tribe have suffered too much in these years. How many people have been killed innocently, and how many people are struggling to survive in the cold and hunger. I I know that when your family is in trouble, you must be young, and it’s common not to remember."

He returned the ocarina to Qin Nuo, and then said with a smile: "Now the wind and snow are too heavy and the roads are difficult to move on. It's better for you to take a rest in my clan first. Wait until the snow stops before setting off."

Qin Nuo and others naturally have nothing to do with it.

Tao Yunqing led the group to the apse guest room where the guests were entertained.

The empty hall.

A chief priest next to the high priest stepped forward and whispered: "High priest, this young man named Pang Hui has a fair complexion, but his pupils are dark in color. He doesn't look like a tribe with the blood of the chief priest. There are those who follow. soldier."

The Xuelie family has migrated for a long time, and hundreds of years of marriage have been mixed. Most of the family members have black hair and black eyes. However, the several chief priest families who serve the gods easily do not marry outside. Most of them are pure blood with different colored pupils. .

"Perhaps it was born of mixed blood among the chief priests who were living outside. After so many years of suffering, you don't have to worry too much about these." The high priest raised his hand.

The chief priest thinks about it, the Xuelie clan has declined in recent years, and most of the clan members have become slaves or concubines. This young man may be a mixed-race descendant of the Xuelie clan.

"This Ling flute, I thought that no one in the world could play it anymore," the high priest said sadly. The tribe was almost extinct, not only musical instruments, but many cultures have been lost.

The priest immediately bowed and said: "It's better to send someone to ask if you want to teach while this young officer is staying in the clan."

The high priest nodded: "Be more respectful and not offend."

After a pause, he commanded: "These officers and soldiers are all under the command of the general of the country. They also carry the task of sending orders. It is impossible to stay in our clan for a long time. Treat them well and wait until the snow stops. That's it."

Finally rested in the guest room. Although the living room is not as rich as Panluo City, it is already as comfortable as heaven compared to sleeping in the wild.

Confirming that there are no signs of eavesdropping around the room, Pei Tuo and a few people approached Qin Nuo and asked, "My son, they seem to have misunderstood that you are a member of their clan."

After the big show just now, they were basically sure that the unlucky person who had borrowed the tent before, and the family who had frozen to death in the snow should be the descendants of this Xuelie clan.

It's not surprising that this thing called Lingdi fell into their hands by chance, but the emperor could play it? Especially before the high priest boasted that this was their secret. What's the matter? Haven't heard that there are musicians or palace slaves with Xuelie background in the palace in recent years?

But the emperor obviously did not intend to explain. In fact, Qin Nuo felt very mysterious about this coincidence.

"That's good, at least there is no danger for the time being."

The more a nation that has experienced hardship, the more it will believe in blood and kinship, and the more trusting and kindness towards its people.

"Let's set off when we live in Xuetang, explain to others, be careful not to show your feet. Besides," Qin Nuo stared at "Pei Tuo, you continue to pretend to be sick! This is an important task."

Pei Tuo:? ? ?