Royal Road

Hearing Yi Yan's answer, Tuoba Yilu suddenly got up in excitement. No matter how much you use Wei Cao, these Jin people, learning the gentle appearance of the other side, he is still a Xianbei man, and his favorite is still the unruly life of shooting and hunting immediately and drinking and singing. Now Yiyan's answer was simple, which gave him a sense of striving for strength.

When the group came out of the account, Tuoba Yilu shouted a Xianbei word, and five or six vigorous men immediately surrounded him. The chief was not polite, and said bluntly: "These are all personal soldiers under my account. They are very good at riding and shooting. How about a test, why not shoot the willow?"

At this moment, Yi Yan already knew what Zhang Bin meant by letting him carry more fine riding, which was to show off his strength in such an occasion. Therefore, he was not polite, and pointed out the best riding and shooting people under his command. Unlike the other Xianbei athletes in Yishui, the people he called out were Jie, Xiongnu and Han, but Tuoba Yilu was quite surprised.

Soon, the venue was set up. Xianbei’s shooting willow is different from the Central Plains in that the willow branches are broken, a circle of white skin is peeled, and it is hung a few feet off the ground. Shooting the willow white, the vertical horse catching the broken branch is the first; the broken but unable to catch the second; the last one is shooting the willow, or the one who can't hit.

Because it was a competition, Tuoba Yilu directly hung out six sections of wicker, and the two sides sent three people to compete. In this way, not only has to test the shooting skills, but also the riding skills have the meaning of comparison. Whoever rides faster and better will get the top spot!

After all, it was Xianbei's big account. Seeing such a contest, many people came out, talking and laughing, and some people couldn't help blowing the deer whistle and shouting very loudly. This has become another obstacle. However, Yi Yan didn't even give instructions, so he ordered his soldiers to step forward.

When the horns rang, six horses galloped out. The Xianbei grew up on horseback, and they must know how to ride a horse if they can walk. They are even more exquisite in archery skills. This time, Wang Zhang was selected again, each of whom was very brave and brave. However, the Jin soldiers on the opposite side are not too much, and even their riding skills look more correct, as if they were born on a horse!

Tuoba Yilu's eyes were so good, he immediately saw that their saddles were somewhat different from their own. It is really a warrior under the command of Buddha, and this saddle is so sophisticated. It was just a wandering effort, a few sharp noises cut through the clear sky, and all six wickers were cut off.

The sidelines suddenly became noisy, and many people called out for it. The Jin army standing on the side is still neat and tidy. Tuoba Yilu nodded secretly again, before taking the wicker and looking closely. I saw that the six wickers were almost the same, all shot at the whitening spot, and everyone received the willow branches.

Tuoba Yilu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "As expected of General Yi's strong soldiers, doesn't it mean that there is no difference between the winner and the loser?"

There was a smile on Yi Yan's lips: "Single Yu has tens of thousands of soldiers, how can we not distinguish the outcome?"

Even if his own soldiers are few, he can say so neither humble nor overbearing. But Tuoba Yilu listened to his ears, really quite contented. Compared with the stronger bow horse, there are really few companies on this prairie that can beat Tuoba Xianbei!

But that's how it is said, the competition can't be so simple. Tuobayi Lu Meifeng picked it up: "I have only seen the talents of these athletes, but have not yet learned the methods of the generals. I wonder if the generals are willing to show them?"

After comparing the soldiers, it is natural to compare the generals again. Tuoba Yilu thought that his age was a little longer, perhaps not as good as Yi Yan's methods, but his status was noble, and it was okay to ask his nephew or generals to compete.

Unexpectedly, Yiyan didn't answer him, only said: "Since Shanyu wants to see it, the final general will show his ugliness."

Ok? What does it mean? Before Tuoba Yilu could react, he saw that Yi Yanhuan's soldiers had fetched a hard bow. The bow is specially made, the bow body grows, the tendons are tight, and at least it must have a pulling force of two stones. What's more eye-catching is that the grip of the bow body has been polished black and bright, obviously someone is performing daily exercises.

I saw that Yi Yan grabbed the longbow, looked up to the sky, walked a few steps out of the tent, and came into an empty field. At this time, Tuoba Yilu discovered what the other party was staring at. I saw a group of geese traveling southward about to fly overhead. It was autumn when the swan geese flew south and crossed the grassland. From time to time, one or two teams would fly over their heads.

However, no one who lives in the grassland would pay attention to the wild goose overhead. Just because the geese flew too high! If it is to shoot the falling geese next to the woodland swamp, who will shoot the flying geese? !

Just as Tuoba Yilu was surprised and suspicious, he saw that the Jie Ren youth slammed his bowstring abruptly. This one is powerful and domineering, it can overturn galloping horses and tear off antlers! Tuoba Yilu immediately distinguished that there were three stones in the arched foot! The other party ignored the gazes of others, his shoulders were stretched to the extreme like a bowstring, and then he loosened!

Hearing a buzzing sound of breaking through the air, the flock of geese flying to the top of the camp immediately flew the pot. All the flying geese rushed and screamed, because their head geese was shot down in the air!

At this time, not to mention Tuoba Yilu, even the Xianbei people who surrounded outside were silent. It was Yiyan's soldiers who responded quickly and immediately picked up the dead goose that had fallen on the ground. When he saw the goose's injury clearly, Tuoba Yilu took a breath. This arrow actually penetrated the head of the big goose! At least three hundred steps away! What a fierce arrow!

"The general shoots!" The Bianzhou cavalry who had been standing beside them shouted in unison. The sound was uniform and uniform, and it could tear the sky apart. After being called back to the soul by the praise of this claim, Tuobayi Luhaha laughed and patted Yiyan's shoulder vigorously: "General Yi deserves to be the ambassador to love the general! Really brilliant!"

This loud laughter immediately dilutes the killing deterrence of shouting in unison, and the other Xianbei men in the camp also screamed, not vigilant in their tone, but with a strong sense of admiration. The most respected by these immediate men are heroes! Marksmen who can shoot down a goose with one arrow naturally deserve their respect!

No longer mentioning the contest, Tuoba Yilu took Yi Yan in person and walked back to the camp.

"If you make the king's subordinates like virtuous brothers, it's no wonder the white dogs will lose in a mess! Haha! With such a fierce general in hand, why be afraid of the Huns!" Tuoba Yilu has already unceremoniously praised his brothers and brothers.

On the face of Yi Yan, he didn't get too much emotional fluctuations, and only said: "Bingzhou has few soldiers after all, and it took two years to develop these. We still need help alone."

It only takes two years to train such a strong soldier? Tuoba Yilu's eyes flashed, and then he smiled: "Those white dogs are the trouble for my Tuoba tribe. Is this enough for me to send six thousand soldiers?"

On the side, Zhang Bin said in a continuous voice: "Enough! Enough! If Shanyu sends troops, the group of white traitors can definitely return to the bill!"

This is extremely accurate. Not only agreed to the other side's help, but also indirectly pointed out that they would not covet this battle. As long as Bai Bu was wiped out, these Xianbei people would still be servants of the Tuoba Tribe, leaving them at their disposal.

Yi Yan also handed over at the same time: "Thank you Shan Yu."

Tuoba Weilu narrowed his eyes with satisfaction. After seeing the strength of this group of state soldiers, he immediately made a decision. This is not the weak soldiers under Sima Teng. In just two years, such a team can be trained. What if you give Liang Shijun another two years? I am afraid that the Xiongnu will also retreat. Tuoba Department is adjacent to Bingzhou, and now it is far from having enough strength. Surrendering to the Great Jin and accumulating strength slowly is the top priority.

That's why his elder brother sent troops to assist Sima Teng before, but now that he is in charge of Bingzhou, Tuoba Yilu is still not ready to turn his face. Since he cannot turn his face, it is bound to have a good relationship with the newly appointed provincial governor. Facing the weak can be perfunctory or threatening, but not when facing the strong. It's better to leave some incense for the moment, so that you can build a relationship in the future.

Besides, the envoy was right. After all, Bai Bu was a servant of his Tuoba Bu, and he couldn't show weakness in front of outsiders, let alone allow this soldier to make chaos. Someone can help him level off, which is a real advantage. Such a thing that has the best of both worlds, it is an idiot not to agree!

"What's the matter! I'm a Dajin courtier in Tuoba, this kind of thing, I can send you as much as you can!" After all the official words, Tuoba Yilu smiled and stroked his palm, "Come here! Today, the distinguished guest comes to the door. Roast the sheep and prepare the wine, prepare the banquet!"

Now that the business has been settled, it is time to receive the guests. Nomads are born wandering, and it is difficult to see strangers on the vast grasslands, so they are extremely hospitable. The Tuoba tribe is also very prosperous, and it has brought this hospitality to the extreme. Not only brought in brothers and sons to accompany guests, but also brought in a lot of female family members, and the 800 fine rides that Yi Yan had brought were also included in the scope of hospitality.

How can you reject others' kindness? Yi Yan also ordered the children to take off their armour and drink, and today they are not subject to the military ban.

With such a good customer, Tuoba Yilu became more interested. The banquet starts at sunset and ends at the bonfire. The Xianbei people sang and danced around the fire. Even if there are Jin people like Wei Cao who teach etiquette and practice Chinese law, Tuoba still maintains a wild and indulgence in his roots. If you don't have a good drink, you have a good dance, how can you count as a good feast? !

The clear singing voice of the woman and the heroic laughter of the man merged into the night. The bonfire is like scattered stars, all over the ground, stretching into a splendid galaxy. Zhang Bin was holding a wine bowl, whispering to Wei Cao, discussing whether Bingzhou and Tuoba could do business. And Yi Yan was caught in the middle by a group of guys, constantly pouring wine. Some people curiously asked for the powerful bow for shooting the geese and wanted to give it a try.

Although Yi Yan is also a Hu, but the Jie people have always farmed for a living, and he has been in the Liang Mansion for several years. He is really not used to such enthusiastic hospitality that has no boundaries. But he was already considered an ally. He didn't see anything outside. The drink was dry, and the bow could be used as much as he wanted to play. He just rejected a few women who came to invite, and he never really jumped off the court.

The scene was chaotic, but Yi Yan did not lose self-control during such a banquet. This drink is much lighter than the spirits of Liang Mansion. Drinking too much is just because of abdominal distension, and he won't be drunk. And he won't let himself lose control drunk. While dealing with those Xianbei barbarians, a faint sound of music came into my ears.

Yi Yan turned his head, and saw a young girl Xianbei sitting there beside the fire in the distance, playing the bamboo spring like no one else. The voice was clear and high-pitched, and slightly tactful, reminding him of some long past events. As if sensing the gaze he was staring at, the woman suddenly raised her head and looked here. Unexpectedly, he would be discovered, Yi Yan retracted his gaze and continued to drink. However, this action still fell into the eyes of others after all.

On the branches of the moon, no matter how passionate the banquet is, it will finally die. Yi Yan's footsteps were fairly steady, and he slowly walked towards the residence allocated to him. However, raising the curtain, his brows immediately frowned. I saw a girl sitting in the tent, the one who just played the spring.

Seeing Yi Yan, the woman's sweet apricot eyes immediately opened up round, and she whispered: "Yi Luogui!"

This is the meaning of "hero" in Xianbei's words. However, seeing Yi Yan's eyebrows frown slightly, the girl immediately understood that the other party might not understand Xianbei's language. She didn't mean to continue to communicate, but straightened up boldly and took off the gown wrapped around her body.

She has wheat-colored smooth skin, a pretty plump chest, long and toned legs, and a delicate and bright face. Under the torch of butter, she is simply breathtaking. Facing such a beautiful scenery, Yi Yan's brow furrowed even more fiercely, and instead of making money, he stepped back and put down the curtains, blocking the beautiful scenery behind the curtains.

However, before he could stand still, the curtain suddenly opened again, and the girl stared at Yi Yan with fright and anger in her eyes. Her beauty is also one of the best among the tribe, and no one has ever rejected her show of love. How dare this Jie Ren treat her like this? !

However, Yi Yan took a step back and whispered in Xiongnu: "Sorry, I have someone I love."

The girl could understand some Huns, and she was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't help asking: "Is she beautiful?!"

"No one is more beautiful than him."

The moonlight was bright, shining on the young and handsome face, and the gray-blue eyes almost changed to dark blue, just like the color of Tianchi Lake on the snow-capped mountains.

The girl froze for a moment, and asked unwillingly: "Then why do you still look at me?"

"You are blowing the reed. The music reminds me of that person." Yi Yan's eyebrows relaxed, and his words were almost gentle.

The girl has seen the heroic posture of this Capricorn when he shoots a goose, has seen hundreds of soldiers stand up and call his name, and have seen him at the banquet until the drink is dry, but he is always indifferent and quiet. However, she had never seen such a gentle whisper.

After hesitating for a moment, the girl suddenly grabbed the bamboo spring from her waist and stuffed it into Yiyan's hands: "Here you are!"

Yi Yan wanted to refuse, but the other party said bitterly: "It caused me to misunderstand! Don't let it go!"

This made it clear that it was not something of love, but the girl really wanted to give him this bamboo spring. Yi Delay was suspicious. The other party had already retracted his hand, as if not reconciled, he clicked his toes, and wanted to kiss him on the face.

Yi Yan's skill is there, how can she succeed? Seeing the man who was about to avoid even cheek kisses, the Xianbei girl stomped her feet fiercely with anger, and left the camp tent regardless of her open clothes.

Yi Yan sighed softly. For him, such a passionate courtship is quite rare. But what he wanted was never this. Holding the bamboo spring tightly, he returned to the camp. The slightly drunk spirit began to evaporate. In the dimness, he seemed to hear a burst of music, brisk and joyful, with carefree passion and soft and warm nostalgia. He doesn't know how to play the piano, but using bamboo springs, he might be able to play the same melody.

Holding the little instrument, he lay down on the felt.

On the second day, the group left the Tuoba Department and returned to Bingzhou. After all, soldiers and horses can't be moved by just telling them, but they must also prepare food and grass to find out the enemy's reality. The two agreed to send troops in half a month.

I was treated well last night, but after leaving the Tuoba Division, Zhang Bin, who was riding on the horse, became serious: "This group of Xianbei people may become a major disaster after the Huns!"

Yi Yan frowned: "They have sent troops to the court several times, and their temperaments are also heroic and hospitable, and they seem to have no evil intentions."

"Evil intentions? They only have a hundred thousand mouths, and they really don't have any evil intentions." Zhang Bin smiled coldly, "However, Wei Cao, the gang of Jin, gave them enough ambition. Do you know? They turned out to be. Tuoba Yiming erected a monument. The letter was written'Wei, the seed of Xuanyuan'. The mere barbarians dare to claim Xuanyuan?!"

These words are a bit harsh for Yi Yan, he is also a Hu kind after all. However, Zhang Bin's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't seem to regard the people around him as barbarians at all.

The discomfort quickly subsided. Yi Yan thought for a moment: "Whether it is ambitious, it is convenient to drive. As long as the lord never becomes weak, the group of Xianbei dare not offend."

This is also the nature of all Hu species. The strong, the weaker. It's like a greedy pack of wolves, unaware of temperance and docility.

Zhang Bin glanced at Yi Yan in surprise, and then smiled: "Yes. It takes the idea to make the king stronger. But there is no way to deal with these Xianbei people..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Bin grabbed his horse's belly and galloped up. He is not tall, and his martial arts is mediocre. However, his pride is not much worse than those of the generals in Jinyang City. This is indeed the talent the lord needs. Yi Yan's heart was set, and he pulled the rein of the horse without hesitation, leading his troops to catch up.