Wei Ni

At dawn, the rays of light shot out from the undulating mountains of Yanshan Mountain, reflecting red the Sanggan River winding eastward, and also bustling a small camp nestled against the mountains in Xialuo County.

After marching all night, the Wei army could finally cook food and drink horses in peace.

The reason for the commotion among the cavalry was not only the joy of winning the battle and the joy of returning alive, but also because Xiahou Hui wanted to eat beef vertebrae to feed the soldiers.

Yes, cow.

After the attack was successful last night, Xia Houhui also asked General Li Pi of the Hussars Battalion to lead his cavalry to sweep the Xianbei people's horse pens to see if they could find some horses and bring them back as trophies.

It’s just that the harvest is very little.

It was clear that Yuzhu Gejian had tens of thousands of horses placed in the horse pen, but the Hussar Battalion only found more than two hundred horses. The rest were either frightened and fled without knowing where to go, or were burned to death or stabbed in the attack.

But what no one expected was that a group of cavalrymen ran into a small herd of cows, whether they had gone astray or were just lucky.

There are not many in number, just over a hundred.

If nothing else, the Xianbei people should have prepared it for the bonfire feast.

Xia Houhui was also very moved by the enthusiasm of the Xianbei people when he asked about the news - our army rushed to attack, but the enemy actually prepared gifts in advance. Yu Zhugejian was really considerate!

cough~

Gaoluo County belongs to the Juyongguan defense system and is under the control of Wang Xiong, the current governor of Youzhou, rather than General Beizhonglang, who is in charge of military affairs in Hebei. However, during the Northern Expedition to Xianbei, Emperor Cao Rui, who was aware of the conflict between Wang Xiong and Tian Yu, made it clear that all affairs outside Juyong Pass would be temporarily assigned to General Bei Zhonglang, who was stationed in Dai County, in order to prevent internal constraints in the war.

Naturally, the garrison soldiers and generals are still the same.

Living here, Xia Houhui also specially sought out the generals stationed at the pass here, and gave him 20 horses and 30 oxen to be transferred into the pass as trophies for the white horse loyal followers.

This decision surprised Najiang Sui.

He had previously been under Tian Yu's command, and had fought side by side with Baima Yicong many times in his early years, so he also knew that Baima Yicong would not receive rewards or pensions from the court when he accompanied him in battle. But now that the general of the Luoyang Central Army would take the initiative to give Baima Yicong trophies, he couldn't help but feel a lot.

In particular, it was clear that he did not see the white horse Yi Cong in the procession.

However, he didn't dwell on it too much. He said loudly, "I will live up to the general's orders" and turned around to take care of things.

He agreed so simply, and he didn't know whether it was because of the cheerful character of the military man, or because the Youbi man still had a good impression of Baima Yicong.

"The general is really fair and fair in his affairs."

The Leopard Cavalry General who had been waiting at the side waited for the General and the passerby to go further, and he couldn't help but praise, "Even if Gongsun Yi offended the general, the general will not forget their hard work of spying on the enemy."

Can I still tell you that the biggest reason for expelling Baima Yicong is because I am dissatisfied with Qin Lang's dispatch and use it as an excuse?

"It's just a few cows and horses, it's not worth mentioning."

Xia Houhui waved his hand, "Furthermore, after we returned to Luoyang, there were still awards from the emperor and merit records in the temple. However, they fought in vain and their loyalty was commendable, but they had no rewards. If we didn't give them some cattle and horses, , I’m afraid the frontier warriors will accuse us and other Central Plains people of being unjust. Let’s go and have a meal, the meat should be cooked.”

"it is good."

Leopard Cavalry General responded quickly, and he almost bumped into the shoulder of Xia Houhui who stopped suddenly after taking only two steps.

"Will"

He asked some strange questions, but before he could finish his words, Xia Houhui turned around and pulled out the Bailian Huanshou Sword from his waist. He laughed heartily and said, "I am willing to admit defeat. Le Sima's matching blade should be returned to him." Me!"

After saying that, he strode away.

Tu Liu looked at his leopard knight with an empty scabbard, standing there in a daze.

He waited until Xia Houhui, who had walked more than ten steps, greeted him, "There are more people and less meat. If Le Sima gets confused again, he will only have leftover soup to satisfy his greed." Then he realized and chased after him with a loud laugh. After a while, all the cavalrymen were full of food. After settling their horses, they fell asleep on the ground, snoring loudly.

Even the generals led by the Leopard Cavalry and General Li Pi from the Hussar Battalion had finished inspecting their respective subordinates. They couldn't hold back their sleepiness and went to talk to Duke Zhou about life. Han Long, who had been sleepless for two nights and one day, was pulled into a corner by Xiahou Hui.

But Han Long was not angry.

On the contrary, a ray of gratitude arose in my heart.

Because Xia Houhui asked him if he was willing to go with him to Beiping, Daijun, and promised to wait for the war. After returning to Luoyang, his name would definitely be spread to the ears of Emperor Cao Rui.

To be able to reach heaven and be famous in temples is something that a common man far away in the world would not dare to hope for.

It is a kind of support that can only be encountered but cannot be asked for, and it is also full of Xia Houhui's sincerity in valuing his talents.

But Han Long hesitated for a moment and finally refused.

The reason is simple.

He was recruited and trained from the people after Wang Xiong, the governor of Youzhou, ran away with Tian Yu.

Although he was handled by Wang Xiong's confidants from recruitment to training, and he had only met Wang Xiong from a distance, but according to the current trend, he was Wang Xiong's person.

There is no way, the world is now orderly and hierarchical.

As a simple man, since he is willing to accept a piece of food from the superior, he should never leave his side. If he goes to other places in pursuit of fame and profit, he will be called ungrateful.

Unless, it is abandoned by the superior first.

Xia Houhui, who was rejected, felt not only regretful but also appreciative.

Unfortunately, from last night's battle, Han Long was able to seize the opportunity to appear and destroy the fighting spirit of the Mobei Xianbei Cavalry, which made him feel that Han Long was a talent that could be made.

Especially when he attacked the Xianbei outpost, he asked Han Longnai about Han Longnai's humble background.

As for appreciation, I feel that Han Long's character of sticking to his heart and not abandoning his old master in the face of a great future is extremely precious.

"It's me, Meng Lang."

Regarding Han Long's polite refusal, Xia Houhui blamed himself and praised him without hesitation, "I have long heard that there are many righteous people in Yan and Zhao, and now I hear the words of Han Zhuangshi, it is truly deserved! Well, since Han Zhongshi has made up his mind, I will not force others to make things difficult for them. However, if the king's governor is transferred to another place in the future and the Han warriors still stay in their hometown, I will send someone to recruit them. I will also ask the warriors to show their ambition to make achievements on the battlefield and to say that they only want to defend the old hills of Sangzi. "

As soon as these words were spoken, Han Long was immediately moved.

After all, it is self-evident that the person who can lead the emperor's personal army, the tiger and leopard cavalry, is of high status and is favored by the emperor Cao Rui. Looking at the entire Wei State, there are very few.

And it was this kind of person who would actually favor him, a common man from the frontier.

Even though he rejected them all, he still said that he would wait for the day when he would end his bond.

How can you deserve such courtesy?

After being silent for a long time, Han Long took a deep breath, straightened up and bowed, and said with emotion, "How dare I be so unfaithful when a lowly man like me, a humble man, is so favored by the general? If it is as the general said, I will spend the rest of my time in Sangzi." And the general has sent people to recruit him, and I am determined to come thousands of miles away!"

"good!"

Suddenly, Xia Houhui held up his palms and smiled. (End of chapter)