At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 119: Inspecting the Shatuo Guard

These three swords represent Tianshuang, Fengshen and Paiyun respectively.

The three swords merged into one and the fourth sword was slashed out.

"boom."

The three elements merged into one, and boundless sword energy shot up into the sky, sweeping up the flying snow. The flying snow above the entire general's mansion was submerged by the sword energy.

This sword.

It is the culmination of three-point unique skills, three-point magic fingers, six-meridian magic sword and countless picked up unique skills.

A sword came out.

The terrifying sword intent burst out of the body and soared up, but it disappeared in a flash.

"laugh."

With a flip of his hand, the long sword broke through the air, rushed into the room, and entered the scabbard.

The strong wind blew the heavy snow down. The man in white robe stood in the snow with his hands behind his back, seemingly thinking about something.

"What kind of swordsmanship are you?"

Yuwen Yulou walked out, stepped into the wind and snow, stood beside him, and spoke softly.

“I created it myself.”

Xiao Han turned his head, looked at her, and raised his eyebrows.

"I didn't expect that you are actually a sword master."

Yuwen Yulou sighed.

"It's hidden too deeply."

"What's so weird about this?"

Xiao Han chuckled: "Whether it is the Way of the Sword or the Way of the Knife, they both lead to the same destination in the end. But when I first practiced swordsmanship, it was just to kill time, and it also verified the Way of the Sword."

"Can you please not say such hurtful things?"

Yu Wenyulou couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

"Did your pride get hurt?"

He teased, "Would you like to come to my room tonight? I will definitely comfort your wounded heart."

"lecher."

Yuwen Yulou rolled his eyes at him.

Xiao Han was not annoyed. After pondering for a moment, he said, "What do you think of this sword move I created myself, called San Yuan Zhan?"

“Easy to understand.”

Yuwen Yulou said calmly: "It's just a little too tacky."

"Other people's sword moves are all about two sleeves of green snakes and one sword to open the gate of heaven. When you fight against others, you just shout out the three yuan slash. Compared with the two, you really can't show it."

“It’s a bit vulgar.”

Xiao Han nodded in agreement, "Why don't you think of a name for me?"

Yuwen Yulou thought for a moment, "It's freezing cold right now, and the general has chopped off the snow with his sword. It would be better to give it an opposite name, Rouge Smile."

He stared straight at Yuwen Yulou, who had a cold face and frowned, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Rouge's smile is not nice."

Xiao Han stretched and walked into the house, "I think it's more appropriate to call her Yanzhi Leng."

"Rouge cold?"

Yuwen Yulou repeated this twice, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, then he recovered and shouted into the house: "Accompany me to practice swordplay today."

"No, it's snowing so hard, you can practice on your own."

"You promised yourself to teach me how to use a sword."

Yuwen Yulou spoke.

"You are too weak."

Xiao Han came out of the house reluctantly.

"If I'm not weak, do I still need you to practice with me?"

Yuwen Yulou snorted coldly.

"Well, I'll practice swordplay with you, and you'll accompany me out of the city tomorrow."

He raised his eyelids.

"it is good."

Yuwen Yulou nodded.

Early the next morning.

Xiao Han took Yuwen Yulou out of Xiliang City, first went to the camp outside the city, then went to Tianxian Pass, and then went to Qimen Pass, spending half a month to visit all the counties and villages in Xiliang. They also went to the cavalry camp and the infantry camp.

Then the two riders rode into the grassland, and after inspecting Xia Pi County, they headed west, crossed the Shule River, and entered the territory of Shangdang County.

This was his first time in the western grasslands and the time was too short, so the county government of Shangdang County was temporarily set up in Luanshi City.

It was not until the beginning of spring in the year of destiny that the party city was built on the eastern grassland.

The wind was strong and the snow was heavy. The two riders were galloping wildly on the grassland. The noise could be heard from a long distance away. After a cup of tea, Labdan came to greet them with hundreds of riders.

"General."

The great Chanyu of the Shatuo tribe dismounted from his horse, and the tribal cavalrymen behind him all knelt on one knee, shouting, "Great General."

"Get up."

Xiao Han spoke.

"General, we got the news late, so we are late."

Rabdan kept pace with him.

It’s okay. There’s a lot of snow this year, and I happened to have some free time, so I came to the grassland to see how you three guards are doing.

"If there is anything missing, you can ask the government to send it back."

"Nothing is missing."

Rabdan said in a heroic tone, "During the time of the guns, the county government sent a large amount of food. The three tribes of Shaqiang, Mituo, and Rongnu all received a lot, which is enough to get through this winter."

"This year, no one from our three tribes will freeze to death or starve to death."

"Come on, General. I'll take you to the Shatuo tribe's tent. The tribesmen have long wanted to meet you."

"Lead the way ahead."

"promise."

Labdan took the lead, followed closely by Xiao Han and Yuwen Yulou.

A few hours later, the two entered the Shatuo tribe. Countless people came out to greet them, and even held a bonfire party in the evening.

Men, women, young and old, sang and danced around the bonfire.

Forty whole sheep were roasting on the fire, and the aroma was fragrant.

"General, this is a bowl of wine from our Duoyan tribe to you."

Xiao Han was chatting with Labdan when a young and beautiful girl wearing a white long skirt and dressed in the Central Plains style came over with a bowl of wine, knelt in front of him, and held the bowl above her head.

A few days later.

Accompanied by Labdan, Xiao Han and Yuwen Yulou went to Mituo Guard and Rongnu Guard again.

After walking through the territories of the three guards and making sure they had no problem surviving the winter, he returned to Xiliang City.

Winning people's hearts and minds cannot be achieved overnight, but requires subtle influence.

A trip across the grassland would not cost him any money, but it would let the three Shatuo guards know who the general is.

Just talk to them and drink a bowl of wine, and those tribal people will feel proud of their hard work and feel heroic to die for their friends.

Why not do it.

The two war horses walked slowly in the heavy snow. Yu Wenyulou's pretty face was still as cold as ever, and she would only glance at the man next to her from time to time.

As they spent more time together, she found that she could no longer understand this General Pingxi.

When she was in the Northern Wei Dynasty, she heard many people say that Xiao Han was cruel, bloody, and a butcher.

This is not wrong.

At least he did so to the Northern Wei, and his methods were extremely cruel.

But to the people of Xiliang, Xiao Han was too kind.

When Yuwen Yulou was in the Northern Wei Dynasty, he met countless great scholars, gentlemen, and even officials with good reputations.

They are all known for loving the people like their own children.

But compared to the man next to her, it was nothing.

He reduced taxes, encouraged farming, promoted commerce, and even his soldiers would go back to help the people dig ditches, build houses, and repair roads and bridges in their free time.

Yuwen Yulou didn't know what the Central Plains court was like, but she knew that such soldiers had never appeared in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

No one has ever treated the people so well.

No one loves his people like his own children.

No one treats soldiers so well.

This is also the reason why the people of Xiliang County were so crazy about joining the army.

Why was the Western Liang army able to stop the Northern Wei cavalry that was several times larger in number?

Why were the Shence Army's mere 2,000 soldiers able to kill 9,000 heavily armored cavalry of the Northern Wei Dynasty head-on?

(End of this chapter)