Xiao Cheng thought that he would encounter a welcome meeting in Tuoba City to show off his strength. Of course, it could also be said to be a show of force and a killing blow for himself.

But he clearly miscalculated.

Tuoba City was already in sight, and he saw neither the large army of soldiers nor any deliberate arrangements.

On the road leading to the city gate, there are farmers carrying hoes and baskets on their backs; there are hunters carrying hunting forks and hunting bows with prey on their shoulders; there are driving various vehicles and pushing wheelbarrows.

There were all kinds of people; there were also salesmen carrying burdens and rattles, and they moved forward with a tinkling sound.

From the edge of Tuoba City, you can see large tracts of fertile fields, and it looks like winter wheat has already been sown.

This Tuoba City actually looks like a paradise.

If it weren't for the fact that most of the people coming and going were bald, Xiao Cheng might have thought it was that mountain fortress in the mainland.

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

The people of the Tuoba tribe who were coming and going, when they saw Tuoba showing off his power, just bowed to him and called him the clan leader. On the other hand, some hunters put part of their harvest at the feet of Tuoba showing off his power.

A farmer placed a bunch of wild vegetables at his feet that he had just dug out somewhere in the mountains.

For these gifts, Tuoba Yangwei smiled and nodded to express his gratitude. Seeing him accept the gifts, the tribesmen went away happily.

He is wearing a navy blue cotton robe with a white fur cloak on his head. His head is not bald like the common Tuoba tribesmen, but it is tied into a bun like the people of the Song Dynasty, using an ordinary wooden hairpin.

Dress.

There were snowflakes in the sky, and the black hair was slightly stained with a layer of white frost.

"Xiao, go first, please be polite!" Seeing Xiao Cheng, he took a step forward and saluted with clasped fists.

Xiao Cheng quickly got off his horse and stepped aside: "Chief Tuoba, you are trying to kill me. When it comes to official status, you are much higher than me."

Tuoba Yangwei laughed loudly and said: "Everyone knows what happened to me as a high-ranking official, so no one takes him seriously. Xiao Xianxian, please, please."

"My Xianxing is just a name I call casually. If the clan leader doesn't dislike it, he might as well call me Chongwen."

"Okay, but I, Tuoba Yangwei, am a Yihua outsider, but I don't have any nicknames. I can call you Chongwen whatever I want." Tuoba Yangwei laughed and welcomed Xiao Cheng into the city.

Such a peaceful man, like the middle-aged scribes who can be seen everywhere in the Song Dynasty, is actually the leader of the Tuoba tribe, the most powerful tribe in Hengshan. To be honest, Xiao Cheng would rather be opposite a figure who is ten feet tall and looks like a glaring King Kong.

On the contrary, the characters are easier to deal with.

Tuoba City is full of the atmosphere of cities in the Song Dynasty.

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

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

"There are about eight thousand people living in Tuoba City now, mainly our soldiers and their families." As he walked, Tuoba showed off his power and seemed to explain casually: "The number of regular Tuoba warriors is generally two thousand.

If there is a large-scale war, they will be recruited temporarily."

"The Tuoba clan is worthy of being the first clan in Hengshan. Speaking of which, you are also the leader of the clan. You have led well! In the past few years, they have made rapid progress and their strength has increased greatly. This is evident from the fact that Tuoba City was finally completed last year!" Xiao

Cheng smiled.

"A small fort, compared with famous cities in the world, is really ridiculous. However, in this Hengshan Mountain, with such a city wall, it can resist wild beasts and other random intruders." Tuoba said with great authority: "Chongwen,

You have been traveling for several days, which is quite hard, so you should take a rest today. Ren Duozhong will be here tomorrow, how about we discuss it in detail together?"

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

"If you need anything, just ask Fenwu." Tuoba Yangwei pointed at the brothers beside him and said, "You're welcome. In Tuoba City, the general supplies are still quite complete."

"Thank you very much, clan leader." Xiao Cheng cupped his hands and said with a smile.

The dinner was indeed extremely sumptuous, with a typical Bianliang flavor. Even the roasted pork rinds and meat that Han Zuo loved the most were served in a large bowl, which made Han Zuo happy. In addition, Xiao Cheng specifically allowed it today.

He let himself go to drink, and this kid actually got himself very drunk. Before he finished his meal, he was put on the bed and fell asleep snoring and farting.

Wei Wu was not at ease and just drank a few drinks.

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

"He is a powerful character." Wei Wu thought for a while and said: "It should be said that he is the most powerful character among the people I have ever seen. Erlang, no matter who you are, whoever sees my legs for the first time will be extremely surprised.

Yes, but the Tuoba clan leader just glanced at him lightly and pretended not to see him. This kind of self-restraint is really rare."

"Compared with Ren Duozhong, the man in front of me is a real thousand-year-old fox. He knows our Song Dynasty very well." Xiao Cheng said.

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

"It's not difficult at all!" Xiao Cheng said with a smile: "When the momentum is there, everything will fall into place. The strength displayed today by Tuoba and Yangwei is actually telling us that they can be considered to be able to advance and retreat, and it does not have to be done by us.

He is right. With his strength, the solidity of Tuoba City, and the difficulty of entering Hengshan from the outside, it is really extremely difficult to capture his Tuoba City."

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

"Tuoba City can be regarded as a self-supporting city in this Hengshan Mountain." Xiao Cheng said: "Tuoba does not need to ask anyone for help, so he can sit here and enjoy his leisurely stay."

"If that's the case, why does he still pay our bills and invite us as guests?" Wei Wu asked puzzledly.

"It's simple!" Xiao Cheng said: "For such a man with such a strategic mind, is he really willing to be a grass-headed king in these lofty mountains? Even if he manages this Tuoba City in a flourishing way? Internally, he has already

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. When he goes out, he is too weak, so he needs a

A big tree.”

"I see?"

"A few years ago, he had taken a fancy to Li Xu and thought that Li Xu could really succeed." Xiao Cheng said: "But as the situation in Hebei changed, he knew about Li Xu and it became difficult.

.If he really wanted to rebel, it would be difficult for him to withstand the attacks from the Song Dynasty court one after another. But at this time, when we came, he keenly discovered the changes in the court's strategy, so he naturally wanted to find a new big man.

The tree can help him get out of Tuoba City."

"Is this new big tree Commander Xiao?" Wei Wu asked.

Xiao Cheng nodded. "So, tomorrow, my task is to draw the pie, paint him the best picture of the future, and let him see the endless possibilities. This is enough. In fact, he has already made up his mind on how to make a decision.

Already."

"Erlang is still planning the strategy, everything is under control." Wei Wu said sincerely.

"This is because we stand behind the powerful Song Dynasty." Xiao Cheng said: "Because we have this big thigh supporting us, we have enough confidence to speak and do things. This is the biggest disadvantage for us to expand our power. This is

Although he is the strongest in Hengshan, can he really unify all the tribes in Hengshan? He can't do it. If he really wants to do this, the Renduo tribe will be the first to jump out and express dissatisfaction in order to expand and show off his power.

He is smart and naturally does not want to start a fire internally and decide who is the boss."

"So tomorrow will be the first contact between the two parties, or the first honest exchange." Wei Wu said thoughtfully, "Erlang is promising on Dalang's behalf that he will give him whatever he wants."

"Naturally, or more!" Xiao Cheng smiled.

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

"Has Xiao Cheng made arrangements?" Tuoba asked in a show of force when he saw Tuoba Fenwu coming in.

"Yes, he is also a wonderful man. That Han Tiechui drank himself unconscious, and the sound could be heard clearly in the whole wooden house." Tuoba Fenwu said. "But don't look at this boy's simple and honest nature.

He was really brave and brave, and Weiming Heda was knocked down by more than a dozen of his hammers."

Tuoba smiled in awe: "Such a person, with a simple mind, will naturally have a unique talent in a certain thing. This is something that cannot be envied. But there is no need to worry too much about such a person, he is just a strong general.

.”

"Then Xiao Cheng's wrist is extremely tight!" Tuoba Fenwu shook his head and said, "Who would have thought that the Weiming Division would be gone like this? Weiming Heda died, Weimingyu also died in the battle, look at Xiao

With Cheng's attitude, all the direct descendants of the Weiming clan will be killed."

"Wei Ming acted frivolously and acted arrogantly when he didn't know the enemy or ourselves. He is in the situation he is in now. It's all his own fault."

"After all, they are part of our party!"

"Hey, so what, in this Hengshan Mountain, and in this world, I don't know how many Dangxiang tribes are born every day, and how many are exterminated? He is gone, and it is enough for us to shed a few tears." Tuoba said with awe.

Ran said: "Instead of putting sympathy on them, it is better to think about how to make your tribe last longer!"
Chapter completed!