Liu Xin continued: "If it weren't for the clan leaders of the Meng family and the leaders waving flags and shouting from behind, adding fuel to the flames, would Meng Huo be able to have such great ambitions? Would he dare to act like the king of barbarians?"
Seeing Zhu Rong's silence, Liu Xin put his hand on her shoulder. Zhu Rong twisted it twice and stopped struggling. Obviously, Liu Xin's words just now had touched her, and she was indifferent on the surface.
There must be a war between heaven and man in my heart.
"There is no small righteousness before the road! The Meng family's rebellious heart is not new today. Once they have such thoughts, even if the rebellion subsides this time, they will still rebel in the long run!" Liu Xin suddenly said with a serious face.
, "I can completely let the Meng family go and gain a reputation for benevolence and righteousness, but what about in the future? Years of war will only bring endless suffering to the Han people in Nanzhong, and the root cause of the war is not unity.
The ambitious Meng family of the barbarian tribes! If you don’t believe me, ask her!”
Liu Xin pointed her hand towards Yang Muyu and said, "Is your life better or worse now than three years ago?"
When she saw Feng Lie's face, Yang Muyu's heart had already stirred up. When she heard that Feng Lie was hurt like this because he was concerned about his old friendship with Meng Huo, she felt even more guilty.
Shang's anger gradually began to subside. After listening to Liu Xin's words, Yang Muyu couldn't help lowering her head and thinking.
The living conditions of the barbarians were very harsh. Many things, such as salt, iron, cloth, and even food and other daily necessities, had to be obtained through trading with the Han people. Three years ago, the counties in Nanzhong blocked the roads, and these things were obtained all at once.
Things have become difficult. The prices on the market are ridiculously high. Not to mention the ordinary barbarian people, even the lives of the patriarchs like them are getting worse day by day.
Before returning to their respective tribes, the clan leaders Wutu Gu and Mulu often recounted their sufferings in front of Liu Xin and Zhu Rong. Zhu Rong already knew everything about the situation of the barbarian tribes in the four counties of Nanzhong, and there was no need to listen to Yang Muyu's calculations.
Said. However, Zhu Rong was still somewhat interested in Yang Muyu himself who could dissuade Feng Lie. He looked her up and down and asked, "Who are you?"
Although Yang Feng came with Wenpin, Feng Lie and the others, he was a little afraid of Liu Xin, always hiding behind and not daring to come forward. But he could also see that Zhu Rong was wholeheartedly safeguarding the interests of the barbarians. When she asked
He got up and said quickly: "Reporting to Mrs. Zhu Rong, she is Xiaomin's sister, her name is Yang Muyu, and she married Meng Huo the year before last."
Liu Xin couldn't help but widen her eyes and asked: "Is she Meng Huo's wife?"
Yang Feng hurriedly fell to the ground and kowtowed: "Xiaomin's sister is kind-hearted and will never dare to participate in rebellion. Please forgive her."
Feng Lie also cupped his hands and said: "My lord, this Miss Yang did dissuade the general from attacking those children. I think what Yang Patriarch said is true. The general is willing to guarantee with his life that she will never dare to rebel.
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Liu Xin saw that the muscles on Feng Lie's face kept twitching, probably because of the wound. She knew that it was not easy for him to say such a long series of words, so she nodded secretly, knowing that this rude man had moved his heart, probably because of it.
He fell in love with Yang Feng, his sister, so he waved his hand and said, "Feng Lie, go down and bandage it first, and let me think about it."
Zhu Rong also saw Feng Lie's thoughts, turned to look at Liu Xin, and asked: "What do you plan to do with them?"
Liu Xin heard that Zhu Rong was now unwilling to call her "brother", and knowing that her anger had not completely subsided, she could only say patiently: "My original plan was to use them as official slaves, but for
The punishment used by those children was not my responsibility, it was entirely Feng Lie's own initiative."
Zhu Ding said from the side: "This incident cannot be blamed on General Feng. It is the practice of our barbarians to torture captured children, and it also means to eradicate the roots."
Zhu Rong felt a little uncomfortable. It was true that eradication was a common method in barbarian tribal conflicts. However, the scale of ordinary tribal conflicts was not large, and the casualties were naturally limited. It would not be like this time when three young men from the Meng family died in the battle.
With over ten thousand people, Zhu Ding’s explanation seemed to be a bit unreasonable.
Liu Xin's face was calm, and she said seriously: "Regardless of whether these are the practices of the barbarians, he finally reined in his horse, otherwise I will still punish him. Ron'er, during those days in the military camp, you also saw that Meng
This time, under the instigation of Liu Dan, the troops rebelled, and the casualties among the barbarian tribes were considerable."
In this war, although the Meng family suffered the heaviest casualties, other tribes also suffered many losses. Even the barbarian tribes in Jingnan, Bajun, Zangke and other places, including the Zhu family and the Feng family, also suffered many casualties.
Zhu Rong was aware of the situation. Seeing Liu Xin mentioning this matter to her, Zhu Rong couldn't help but look at Liu Xin without blinking, wanting to hear what he had to say next.
Liu Xin sighed and said: "Rong'er, you also know that I don't like to wield swords and guns, let alone the days of fighting and killing. However, the Meng family's desire to rebel did not happen overnight;
It has been planned for a long time. If we don’t take advantage of this opportunity, we will completely wipe out the Meng family.
Except, even if they die down today, they will definitely come back soon. If things go on like this, they will definitely drag all the Han and barbarian tribes in the five counties of Nanzhong into a place of eternal disaster. Do you think it is more important to protect the tens of thousands of people in the Meng family, or is it more important?
Is it more important to protect the entire barbarian tribe?"
When Zhu Ding saw that Liu Xin had been accommodating his daughter, he was very worried that Zhu Rong would make Liu Xin unhappy if he showed off his face again, so he quickly said: "Ah Rong, my lord is not in such a situation out of thin air. Since
My lord said that the Meng family will rebel in the long run, so they will definitely rebel, so don’t doubt it."
Zhu Rong originally had a carefree personality, but the title of Heir of the God of Fire put too much pressure on her. Thinking of Liu Xin, she was able to keep aside the vine armor soldiers and other barbarian soldiers charging behind the beasts.
There was no mass killing. He must have his reasons for dealing with the Meng family now. He couldn't help but said: "Brother, I have wronged you. But these women and children should not act like official slaves. Many of them are my sons."
time partner."
Liu Xin couldn't help but let out a long breath and said, "Well, then I'll listen to you and organize them into various tribes. I hope they can take care of themselves."
Yang Feng was overjoyed and said, "May I ask, sir, if I can take this girl back?"
Since everyone was let go, Liu Xin naturally had no reason not to agree, but before he could speak, Yang Muyu had already said, "Brother, won't I go back with you?"
Yang Feng said with a dark face: "Sister, don't be stupid. Although Meng Huo is not dead, the entire Meng family is ruined. Do you still want to be buried with him?"
Yang Muyu said firmly: "I promised that man named Feng that as long as he doesn't hurt those children, I will let him deal with it."
Liu Xin laughed and said: "He has no right to deal with you. I have the final say in matters here."
Zhu Rong looked at Liu Xin playfully and said, "Brother, you can't be..."
"What are you thinking about!" Liu Xin interrupted her angrily. This heartless girl had made a fuss about the Meng family just now as if she wanted to break with herself, and now she was making fun of herself again.
Coming.
Liu Xin pointed at Feng Lie, who had just rebandaged the wound and was coming in from the door, and said: "Yang Muyu, look, Meng Huo has ruined Feng Lie's face. I'm afraid not many women will be willing to marry him. You are
Meng Huo's wife, are you willing to pay compensation to Feng Lie right now?"
Yang Feng hurriedly said: "Sir, this is absolutely impossible."
Yang Muyu said without hesitation: "I do!"
Feng Lie came in from outside and happened to hear their conversation. He immediately stayed there, unable to take a step.
Liu Xin stood up in a hurry, waved her hand, and said: "Clan Chief Yang, Feng Lie is one of Liu's men. It's not a grievance for your sister to marry him. I'm worried about Feng Lie."
Not very satisfied."
Feng Lie waved his hands repeatedly and said: "No, no, no, satisfied, absolutely satisfied."
Seeing Feng Liehou's anxious look, Zhu Rong couldn't help but laugh out loud. Her laughter made Liu Xin relax. She pointed at the group of women and children and said, "I wish you the best, sir."
, General Feng, I will leave the matter here to you. It took me a long time, and I still want to go to the mountains and forests to find a quiet and uninhabited place, ah..."
Zhu Rong pinched Liu Xin's waist hard, bit his ear and whispered, "That's a good idea. I haven't punished you for what happened today. You can sleep alone today!"
After all, Zhu Rong happily accompanied Liu Xin to the mountain forest behind the cave. As for whether he found a secluded and uninhabited place, it is not enough for outsiders. It was only two days in a row that he ate
After breakfast, the two of them went into the woods and didn't come back until dusk. Zhu Rong's face was always flushed, and he seemed to feel a little light when walking. Maybe he was too tired from walking on the mountain road...
Yang Muyu insisted on staying, but Yang Feng couldn't resist his sister. There were still a lot of things waiting for him to deal with at home, so he had to rush back to the tribe alone. Zhu Ding arranged a separate courtyard for them, with maids and servants.
All we have to do is hang up red silk lanterns for them.
Feng Lie treated Yang Muyu with courtesy and didn't force her to do anything. In fact, even if he wanted to use force, the wound on his face wouldn't allow him to do anything else. Anyway, he couldn't kiss with a small mouth. Feng Lie
Not only was Yang Muyu not forced, but her freedom was not restricted and she was allowed to move around the cave by herself.
Daidaidong is the settlement of the Zhu family, and it has a very special status in the hearts of the barbarian people. Yang Muyu has been here with Yang Feng and the others in the past. Unexpectedly, it has only been a few years since we last seen here. Earth-shaking changes have taken place here, and the scene is prosperous.
It is even worse than the counties and cities in the four counties of Nanzhong.
Yang Muyu walked on the street leading to the cave and was surprised by everything she saw. You can buy almost everything here, including food, clothing, and clothing, and the prices are quite reasonable, compared to the other four counties in Nanzhong.
I don’t know how cheap it is. A small barbarian village is so prosperous, so what will Xiangyang City look like? Yang Muyu couldn’t help but want to find a chance to take a look, and suddenly heard someone from behind shouting softly: "Mu Yu.