Fu Song

Chapter 108

Xiao Cheng thought that he would encounter a welcome meeting in Tuoba City to show his strength. Of course, it could also be said to be a blow to him.

But he clearly miscalculated.

Tuoba City was already close in front of him, and he saw neither the troops of the brigade nor any deliberate arrangements.

On the road leading to the city gate, there are farmers with hoes and baskets on their backs; there are hunters with hunting forks and hunting bows on their shoulders; some are driving various vehicles and pushing wheelbarrows There are also people of all colors; there are also shopkeepers carrying rattles with their burdens, and they are walking forward.

On the edge of Tuoba City, you can see a large area of ​​fertile land, and it seems that the winter wheat has already been sown.

This Tuoba City turned out to look like a paradise.

If it weren't for the fact that most of the people who came and went were bald, Xiao Cheng might have thought this was the mountain fortress in the interior.

Tuoba Yangwei stood at the gate of the city to welcome Xiao Cheng and his party.

The people of the Tuoba tribe who came and went saw Tuoba showing off his prestige, and they just bowed to him and called the patriarch.There are also hunters who put part of their harvest at Tuoba Yangwei's feet, and some farmers put a bunch of wild vegetables that they just dug out somewhere in the mountains and put them at his feet.

For these gifts, Tuoba Yangwei smiled and nodded to express his gratitude. Seeing that he accepted the gift, those clansmen went happily.

Wearing a navy blue cotton robe, with a white fur cloak covering his head, his head is not bald like the general Tuoba people, but he tied a bun like the people of the Song Dynasty, and used an ordinary wooden hairpin wear.

There were snowflakes all over the world, and the black hair was already slightly stained with a layer of hoarfrost.

"Xiao first, I'll be polite!" Seeing Xiao Cheng, Tuoba took a step forward and saluted with fists clasped.

Xiao Cheng hurriedly got off his horse and stayed aside: "Patriarch Tuoba, you are killing me. In terms of official rank, you are much higher than me."

Tuoba Yangwei laughed and said: "Everyone knows what happened to the official on my body, so no one took him seriously. Xiao Xianxing, please, please."

"I'm going ahead just because I called it casually. If the patriarch doesn't dislike it, you might as well call me Chongwen."

"Okay, but I, Tuoba Yangwei, am a wilderness, so I don't have any names, Chongwen can call me whatever I want." Tuoba Yangwei laughed and welcomed Xiao Cheng into the city.

Such a peaceful middle-aged scholar who can be seen everywhere in the Song Dynasty is the patriarch of the most powerful Tuoba tribe in Hengshan.To be honest, Xiao Cheng would rather be facing a person who is one foot tall and looks like an angry King Kong. On the contrary, such a person is easier to deal with.

In Tuoba City, everywhere is full of the atmosphere of the city in Song Dynasty.

Although the city is not big, it is also divided into areas by function. It is not as complicated as the Song people's streets. Here, two roads, one horizontal and one vertical, divide the city into four blocks.

Life, trade, production, and military affairs are all distinct.

"There are about [-] people living in Tuoba City, mainly our soldiers and their families." While walking, Tuoba arrogantly explained casually: "The regular soldiers of the Tuoba tribe generally maintain at [-] people. If there is a large-scale war, it will be temporarily recruited."

"The Tuoba clan is worthy of being the first clan in Hengshan. You are the leader of the clan. You have a good leadership! In the past few years, their strength has grown by leaps and bounds. Just because the Tuoba City was finally completed last year, it can be seen!" Xiao Cheng smiled.

"Compared to the famous cities in the world, a small fortress is really laughable and generous, but in this Hengshan, there is such a city wall, which can resist wild beasts and so on." Tuoba said proudly: "Chongwen, You have been on the road for several days, and it is quite hard, but today you have to rest, and Ren Duozhong will come over tomorrow, how about we talk about it in detail?"

Xiao Cheng nodded: "It is indeed a bit hard. What the patriarch said is exactly what I asked for."

"If you need anything, feel free to find Fenwu." Tuoba Yangwei pointed to the brothers beside him, and said, "You're welcome, in Tuoba City, general supplies are still quite complete."

"Thank you, patriarch." Xiao Cheng cupped his hands and said with a smile.

As expected, the dinner was extremely sumptuous, and it turned out to be a typical Bianliang flavor. There was even a large bowl of Han Yan's favorite dish, roasted pork skin, which made Han Yan happy.In addition, today Xiao Cheng specially allowed him to let him go and drink, this kid actually got himself drunk, and before he finished his meal, he was put on the bed, and he was so sleepy that he was snoring or farting. .

Wei Wu was not at ease, but only drank a few cups lightly.

"Wei Wu, what do you think of this patriarch Tuoba?" Xiao Cheng asked.

"It's a powerful character." Wei Wu thought for a while, and said, "It should be said that he is the most powerful character I have ever met. Erlang, no matter who I am with my legs, I will be very surprised when I see them for the first time. Yes, but the patriarch Tuoba just glanced at it so lightly, he just pretended not to see it, this kind of self-restraint is really rare."

"Compared to Ren Duozhong, this one in front of you is a real thousand-year-old fox. He knows our Great Song Dynasty very well." Xiao Cheng said.

"Will tomorrow's negotiation be very difficult?" Wei Wu asked worriedly.

"It's not difficult at all!" Xiao Cheng said with a smile: "When the momentum is here, everything will come naturally. The strength Tuoba Yangwei showed today is actually telling us that they can be regarded as more than enough to advance and retreat, and it is not necessary for us Yes. What he said is also true, with his strength, the fortification of Tuoba City, and the difficulty of entering Hengshan from the periphery, it is really extremely difficult to take down his Tuoba City."

"Tuoba City is not an isolated city." Wei Wu said in a low voice: "When I came in, I noticed at least one military stronghold. Since there is one in one direction, I think there will be no shortage in the other direction."

"Tuoba City can be regarded as a self-supporting city in Hengshan." Xiao Cheng said: "Tuoba Yangwei doesn't need to ask anyone for help, he can sit here at his leisure."

"If that's the case, why does he buy our account and invite us to be our guests?" Wei Wu asked puzzled.

"It's simple!" Xiao Cheng said: "A person with such a strategy in his chest, is he really willing to be a grass head king among these lofty mountains? Even if he manages this Tuoba city in full bloom? Internally, he has There is no room for growth anymore. If he wants to show his ambition, he must go out. But with his strength, he is the boss in this Hengshan, but it is too weak to go out, so he needs a A big tree."

"I see?"

"A few years ago, he had taken a fancy to Li Xu, thinking that Li Xu could really succeed." Xiao Cheng said: "But as the situation in Hebei changed, Tuoba Yangwei knew about Li Xu's affairs, and it became difficult. He really wanted to rebel, and it was difficult to withstand the successive attacks of the Song court. But at this time, we came, and he was keenly aware of the change in the court's strategy, so he naturally wanted to find a new one. The tree can help him get out of Tuoba City."

"This new big tree is Commander Xiao?" Wei Wu asked.

Xiao Cheng nodded. "So, tomorrow, my task is to paint a big cake, to paint him the most beautiful picture of the future, and let him see endless possibilities. That's enough. In fact, he has already made the decision on how to decide."

"It's Erlang who is planning the strategy, everything is under control." Wei Wu said sincerely.

"This is because we are standing behind the powerful Song Dynasty." Xiao Cheng said: "Because this thigh is supporting us, we speak and do things with confidence. This is the most disadvantageous thing for Tuoba. Among Hengshan, although he is the strongest, can he really unify the entire Hengshan tribe? He can't do it either. If he really wants to do this, Ren Duobu will be the first to jump out to express his dissatisfaction in order to show off his prestige Smart, naturally don't want to start a fire internally and decide who is the boss."

"So tomorrow is the first contact between the two parties, or the first frank exchange." Wei Wu thoughtfully, "Erlang is Dai Dalang's promise that he can give him whatever he wants."

"Naturally, or more!" Xiao Cheng laughed.

Not far from the guest room where Xiao Cheng lived, Tuoba Yangwei lay on those fur-padded recliners as always, with a pot of burning silver charcoal beside him.

"Is everything arranged for Xiao Cheng?" Seeing Tuoba Fenwu come in, Tuoba asked arrogantly.

"Yes, he is also a wonderful person. That Han Tiehammer, he poured himself unconscious, and the sound could be heard clearly in the whole cabin." Tuoba Fenwu said. "But don't look at this boy as simple and honest. He is really brave in battle. His name is Heda. He was overthrown by a dozen hammers."

Tuoba smiled pretentiously: "Such a person, with a simple mind, can naturally have a unique talent in a certain thing, which is not enviable. But such a person, there is no need to worry too much, he is just a titan .”

"Then Xiao Cheng's wrist is so tight!" Tuoba Fenwu shook his head and said, "Who would have thought that Wei Mingbu would just disappear like this? Wei Ming Heda died, and Wei Mingyu also died in battle. Look at Xiao Cheng Sincerely, the direct descendants of the Weiming clan will probably be killed."

"Wei Mingyu acted frivolously, acted arrogantly and arrogantly without knowing the enemy, and fell into the current situation, it is purely self-inflicted."

"After all, it is our party line!"

"Hey, so what, in this Hengshan Mountain, and in this world, how many Dangxiang tribes are born every day, and how many are exterminated? He is gone, and a few tears are enough for us." Tuoba raised his voice in awe. Ran said: "Instead of putting sympathy on them, you should think about how to make your tribe more continuous!"

"Yes!" Tuoba Fenwu nodded.

(End of this chapter)