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The Balhu Special Division is located in the northwest of the Beihu prairie, which is already the hinterland of the Beihu. Although the grassland it leads is not too vast, it is the most fertile land on the grassland with fertile water and grass.

Although the kingship of the Beihu Grassland has always belonged to the Yingnaluo tribe, as the military power on the battlefield, it is divided into the hands of the four generals of the Beihu.

Due to the strength of the Kelie Department, the position of Leopard Commander has always been selected from within the Kelie Department. Tribes are selected through competition.

Beihu people worship the strong, so the choice of the other three commanders is naturally a competition of horseback riding, archery and wrestling. In addition, prestige and wisdom are screened and tested. .

For today's Balhu Special Forces, the Yingtu commander is their pride. This is the first time that the Balhou Special Department has become a tribe with four generals in the past 50 years. More than 50 years ago, they also had such glory. But that has been a long time ago. The handsome position on the grassland will be competed every five years. They have not stood out for ten times and can only become supporting roles in the history of the grassland.

However, this time, the Leopard Commander of the Kelei Department launched a rebellion, intending to overthrow the royal court and replace it. The Eagle Commander of the Balhout Department stepped forward, united with the tribes on the grassland, and defeated the Kelei Department and its affiliated tribes , Destroyed the conspiracy of the Baotu Commander, made the royal court stable, and was named the Superintendent of the State by the newly enthroned Genghis Khan. This is not only the glory and hero of the Balkh Special Division, but also the glory and hero of the grassland.

At this moment, the Balhut tribe became the most eye-catching tribe on the grassland, and Yingtushuai also became the most dazzling hero on the grassland.

As the most dazzling star on the grassland today, Shuai Yingtu has become an idol respected and admired by many people, but there is no doubt that his rise has also touched the interests of many people.

With the support of the royal court, Commander Ying Tu has recently carried out some reforms as the Commander-in-Chief of the State Supervisor, and these reforms seem to have borrowed from the system of the Great Chu State. The cavalry warriors commanded by the princes of the tribe must now be managed and deployed by the royal court. All tribes must completely obey the royal court in terms of military power and must not mobilize troops privately. Under the supervision of the special envoy sent by the royal court, each tribe must For military training, military expansion and preparation.

This is the general policy. When it comes to the implementation methods, Yingtushuai has fully demonstrated his political skills, combining grace and power. Although the ancient system of Beihu cannot be changed overnight, Yingtushuai's strength has made him Certain systems are gradually implemented.

Although many tribal princes obeyed Wang Ting and Yingtushuai on the surface, they were very annoyed at this kind of thing that harmed their own interests. They even held a grudge against Yingtushuai who proposed these reforms. Out of the eagle suddenly handsome.However, Yingtushuai controls Bawutu, the most powerful spy agency in Beihu. This institution is similar to the Great Chu Metropolitan Procuratorate and has the same terror as the Metropolitan Procuratorate. But he disappeared on the grassland without a sound, not even a scumbag could be found.

Yingtu Shuai's position is becoming more and more stable, and his reforms are being implemented bit by bit. Smart people can see that the purpose of these reforms is to strengthen Beihu's combat effectiveness. Many people have already sensed this keenly. The smell of gunpowder.

The convoy of the masked businessman entered the border of the Balhout Department in the middle of the night. The warriors of the Balhout Department were already waiting here, and the Hongjila warriors escorted the convoy to the border of the Balhout Department. The convoy was handed over to the Barhut cavalry, and they returned to the Hongjila grassland.

The Balkhut cavalry continued to escort the convoy towards the camp of Balkhut's troops. They had already recognized Sumayou, and they all came to salute very respectfully.

"Little aunt, the people in the grassland welcome you back."

This is the honorific name of the Balkhut cavalry, and they called Sumayou "Little Aunt".

Xue Poye whispered: "Su Mayo, then should I call you little aunt or Su Mayo?"

Su Mayo smiled sweetly: "I like it when you call me Su Mayo."

Although the Balhout cavalry were surprised that Sumayou brought back two strange people, their respect for Sumayou also made them treat each other with courtesy. There was a cold wind blowing on the grassland under the night, and the Balhout cavalry presented wine bag.

What is contained in the wine bag is not kumiss, but out-and-out "fire burning", which has a unique effect on keeping warm from the cold.

A mouthful of "Fire Burning" flowed into his mouth and flowed down his throat. Xue Poye felt hot all over his body. He thought of Wu La Chi for a moment, remembering the night when he and Wu La Chi met, they drank this " The fire burns".

Xue Poye even looked around in the flames, wanting to see if Urachi was among these Balkhut cavalrymen.

However, these cavalrymen were wearing thick fur suits, bearded hats, and flashing flames. It was really hard to see the faces of each of them clearly. A tall man like Rachi probably wasn't around.

Even when the warriors of the two tribes handed over, the masked businessman still didn't show up. The carriage was like a tomb, and the masked businessman was like a ghost hidden in the tomb.

The convoy did not stop, but continued to move forward. Dozens of torches adorned the convoy like a fire dragon cruising on the grassland.

I don't know how long it took, Xue Poye saw laughter and laughter faintly in front of him. Although the voice was very small, it seemed that there were a large number of people singing and dancing.

On the grassland in the distance, there are little sparks, which is truly spectacular.

Sumayou obviously also heard the voice, and asked the cavalry beside him, "What day is it today? Why is there a bonfire meeting?"

The cavalry hurriedly said, "Little aunt, today is Zhe Dun's big wedding, so in order to bless them, the patriarch specially held a bonfire meeting."

When Xue Poye heard the name "Zhe Dun", he suddenly thought of that Zhe Dun with the ability of "Yeyan", who was Wu Lachi's subordinate, and secretly rejoiced: "So today is Zhe Dun's big wedding? Haha, What a coincidence, Big Brother Wu must be here." Thinking of meeting Wu Rachi on the grassland, I couldn't help being a little excited.

"Is Shuai Yingtu in the clan?"

"Genghis Khan summoned Yingtushuai, and Yingtushuai went to the royal court." The cavalry reported.

Suma nodded, and whispered to Xue Poye: "Brother Choushi, Shuai Yingtu went to the royal court, and it may take a day or two to come back. If you don't see him for a while, you will be in my Barhut department." Wait for two days, wait for him to come back, and ask him to send someone to help you find things."

Xue Poye looked calm, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you!"

"Brother Choushi, Zhe Dun is married, we can go to sing and dance." Suma smiled and said: "Can you dance our Beihu dance?"

Xue Poye shook his head and said, "I haven't even seen it, let alone know how to dance."

"Our Beihu dance is the most beautiful." Sumayou said proudly, "I'll teach you how to dance. You're so smart, you can learn it in no time."

Little Shitou hurriedly said, "Sister Sumayou, teach me, I'm smart, and I can learn it quickly."

Sumayou laughed and said, "Okay, how about this, I will find a little girl who is the same age as you and let her teach you, what do you think?"

Little Shitou blushed, and glanced at Xue Poye, Xue Poye couldn't help laughing seeing his little face flushed.

Gradually entering the station, I saw an old man from Beihu leading a group of cavalry over on horseback. From the old man's clothes and demeanor, Xue Poye knew that this old man must be the patriarch of the Balhout tribe. If he remembers correctly , His name is Hubahai.

The Beihu tribal system is different from that of the Central Plains. Although the so-called patriarch is the supreme leader of a tribe, his power can only be supreme in the tribe, and he can only govern the affairs of his own tribe. However, the princes can participate in the tribal alliance meeting and the royal court council, and have political rights.

When Su Mayou saw the old man, he flew up to meet him, got off his horse, and saluted respectfully: "Patriarch, Su Mayo is back!"

The patriarch Hu Bahai got off his horse, hugged Sumayou gently, and smiled kindly: "Sumayou, my child, Changshengtian takes care of you and makes you return to the embrace of the grassland smoothly! "

Su Mayo hurriedly said: "Patriarch, Su Mayo has encountered demons and dangers, but Changsheng Tian blessed me and sent someone to help me." After finishing speaking, he turned and pointed to Xue Poye and Xiao Shitou, saying yes After Hubahai whispered something, Hubahai immediately came forward, but the dignified patriarch performed the grassland ceremony and said in a very unfamiliar Chu dialect: "Friends from afar, thank you for your help to Sumayou. Like a warm spring breeze blowing across the grassland, I sincerely invite you to join our bonfire!"

Xue Poye had already got off the horse with a small stone in his arms, and bowed to express his respect for Hubahai: "Dear patriarch, thank you for your invitation, we are very honored!"

Kubahai showed a kind smile and waved: "Sumayou, my child, lead our friends to our bonfire meeting. Zhe Dun and Ha Yun will definitely be happy for your arrival." Haha laughed : "Ha Yun is the most beautiful bride today."

Su Mayou came over in a hurry, and took Xue Poye's hand without hesitation, saying: "Brother Choushi, let's go quickly, there is the best cheese there."

After Sumayou led Xue Poye and Xiao Shitou away, Hubahai walked to the carriage of the big masked businessman, and said in a deep voice: "Big businessman, Shuai Yingtu said, don't stop your convoy tonight, and leave immediately. The goods are transported to Dayin Mountain, and we will send people to escort them there."

There was a moment of silence in the carriage, and after a long time, a low voice said: "Your horses are ready?"

Hubahai said indifferently: "According to the rules, 350 first-class horses have been gathered in our Balhut Ranch, and they can be handed over to you when Yingtu Commander comes back to give orders. Yingtu Commander asked you to stay in Balhut's department , wait for two days, he will come back to discuss something with you."

The masked businessman said in a deep voice: "Zhou Tonghai, you lead the convoy to Dayin Mountain, just leave five people behind."

A person beside the car whispered: "Sir, do you...do you want to keep more people?"

"No need!" The masked businessman said slowly: "With Patriarch Hubahai and Yingtu Shuai taking care of me, who can hurt me? Don't forget, they are our friends, go, don't say too much!"

Zhou Tonghai pointed to several guards: "The five of you stay here to protect your lord!" He waved his hand: "All horses, hurry to the front ten miles to rest for an hour, and then continue on your way."

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Xue Poye saw from a distance that the convoy of the masked businessman continued to go north, while the big businessman's own carriage, under the protection of several guards, turned and headed towards the tents in the west of the Barhut tribe. Chief Hubahai Even leading the way.

He frowned, thinking secretly: "Could it be that the masked businessman wants to stay? He won't go to Dayin Mountain?" This is actually a good thing. Staying makes it easier to investigate the details of this collaborator and traitor.

Xue Poye followed Sumayou quickly to the bonfire meeting. He quickly realized Sumayou's position in the Balhout Department. Everyone who met her would greet her cordially. , even came up to hold Su Mayo, feeling unspeakably excited, the old people and children are also very affectionate, as for those young and strong Beihu men, when they see Su Mayo, they maintain respect on their faces, but the blind man You can also feel the deep meaning of "love" from their eyes.

Everyone called her "little aunt".

The bonfire meeting, as the name suggests, is to set up a bonfire in the open space of the grassland, men, women and children sing and dance around the fire, and at this time, it is really "eating meat in big pieces, drinking in big bowls, and singing loudly".

The loud and clear singing voice rises from the grassland, men, women and children keep time, no matter how good the voice is, they will try their best to show their singing voice.

Xue Poye saw a familiar scene that was often seen on TV. In the open space of the grassland, a huge bonfire was raised, which was extremely bright, just like daytime. , there are many girls and boys dancing the sonorous and powerful dance of Beihu with great interest.

Not all the tribesmen of the Balhout tribe will be concentrated in one place. Like other tribes in the grassland, they are divided into camps one by one in their respective grasslands. This camp is the central camp of the Balhot tribe. There are nearly a thousand People who participated in the bonfire meeting were all people from this camp, and the other camps were scattered within a hundred miles centered on this camp.

Sumayou led Xue Poye and Xiao Shitou to sit down in the crowd amidst the warm greetings from the tribe, clapped their hands, and sang loudly.

Xue Poye and Xiao Shitou were infected by the warm atmosphere. Although they couldn't sing Beihu's songs, they could still clap their hands. Among the dancing crowd, Xue Poye quickly recognized the girl with " Zhe Dun from "Night Eyes", he is wearing a beautiful new dress, holding hands with a plump Beihu girl, dancing, and that girl is also wearing a new dress, presumably it is the bride Ha Yun.

This time, Xue Poye carefully looked for Wu Lachi in the crowd, but the crowd was bustling, shadows were shaking, and it was late at night, and all the people from Beihu were dressed very tightly, although Xue Poye's eyesight was better than ordinary People are much better, but they still haven't found Urachi, whom they are looking forward to seeing so much.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, people suddenly shouted: "Let our little aunt and Xiang Yezi perform the most beautiful dance for everyone!"

All of a sudden everyone agreed, the girls came over and pulled Sumayou up and pushed them into the field, and everyone clapped their hands and said, "Our Fragrant Leaf, our Fragrant Leaf, where are you? Fragrant Leaf, little aunt, here We dance the most beautiful dance."

"Xiang Zizi?" Xue Poye rubbed his nose and smiled, the name is quite interesting, it doesn't look like a big name, but a trumpet.

I saw a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl walking out of the crowd, wearing a white fur coat, a blue shirt, and more than a dozen small braids. Extraordinarily delicate, like milk, at such a young age, no matter how you look at it, she is a rare beauty.

Her eyebrows are very thin, but her eyes are juicy, her skin is delicate, and her figure is well-proportioned. Although she is extremely beautiful, she still looks very young. Everyone can be sure that when "Xiang Yezi" grows up, she must be a beautiful woman. Great beauty.

"Little Shitou, look, she seems to be as big as you!" Xue Poye rubbed his nose and smiled, then turned his head, only to find that Xiao Shitou was staring at Xiang Yezi without blinking, and couldn't help it He patted Xiao Shitou's head lightly, and said in a low voice: "What are you doing? It's really impolite. Learn from the master, and let the eight winds stay still...!" After Xiang Zizi whispered a few words, two Beihu beauties, one big and one small, came straight to this side.

"Brother Choushi, I will teach you the dance of our prairie people." Sumayou stretched out his hand and smiled like a spring breeze.

Xiang Zizi walked up to Xiao Shitou and stretched out her hand. Although she was very beautiful and even looked like a Jiangnan beauty, she was from Beihu after all. She was not shy, but rather straightforward, and said with a smile, "Your name is Xiao Shitou? Would you like to dance with me?"

All the Beihu men showed envious and jealous expressions. It was fine for Xiangzi to invite Xiao Shitou. After all, Xiao Shitou was pretty and he was a child. However, Su Mayou invited Xue Poye, which made many people feel unbelievable. , although Xue Poye is a guest from afar, but the appearance of this guest is a bit too ugly, being with Su Mayo, just corresponds to the proverb of Beihu: "The beautiful snow lotus is planted with a horse. manure".

Seeing Sumayou's intoxicating smile, Xue Poye stretched out his hand involuntarily, and took Sumayou's tender hand, while Xiaoshi also held Xiangzizi's hand blankly.

Two North Humers, leading two strange men, one big and one small, walked to the bonfire amidst the cheers of the people.

The melodious sound of the motouqin sounded, and the moving dances of Sumayou and Xiangzi appeared. Under the guidance of the two girls, Xue Poye and Xiaoshitou danced awkwardly, but their clumsy movements not only did not attract ridicule, but instead It drew warm applause and cheers from the herdsmen.

Under the firelight, Sumayou danced like a fairy, and her delicate body was vividly displayed in the dancing posture, which was so beautiful that Xue Poye was fascinated by it, but Xiao Shitou's face was blushing, and he almost didn't dare to look at the beautiful little girl in front of him. girl.

The singing of the grassland is long and long, echoing between the heaven and the earth.