svetikya Chapter 219
Chapter 219
The morning light has quietly climbed to the top of the sky, and the sun's shadows are mottled, reflecting on the quiet camp of the Han army, but it fails to break this unusual tranquility.
Although the camp seems calm, there are actually undercurrents. Most soldiers have quietly stood up and thrown themselves into the busyness, but everyone has kept their voices to a minimum.
Some people even communicate in sign language, as if the entire camp was cast under a mysterious spell overnight, locking the noise out of their lips and teeth, turning it into a silent ocean.
These things were deliberately arranged by Liu Yao. After all, last night was a very important moment for Zhao Yun.
So, a light and weightless order shuttled silently between the tents, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, leaving no trace but stirring up layers of ripples
"Pass the order, General Zhao Yun, you worked too hard last night and need to rest well. No one is allowed to disturb you."
The people in the barracks even put hoods on the horses to ensure that there would be no more noise.
And Zhao Yun did sleep well this time, and he also had a dream that he was galloping on the grassland with a girl for a long time, so long that Zhao Yun was a little tired.
When he slowly opened his eyes, a very fair-skinned girl was lying beside him.
Alas! Drinking is a waste of time.
Zhao Yun closed his eyes tightly and recalled what happened last night.
But then he thought about it, now that he is an adult, and now he is under the command of General Liu Yao, he will have glory, power, and wealth sooner or later.
Men, sooner or later, will experience these.
Zhao Yun looked at the first woman in his life, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
The Qiang woman opposite him had already woken up, but she didn't dare to move. She didn't know how to face the first man in her life.
The two of them were in a stalemate for about half an hour.
Finally, Zhao Yun couldn't hold on any longer, and he spoke first.
"I know... you've woken up. What's your name?"
The girl slowly opened her eyes, revealing sky-blue eyes.
"My name is Lanzhu."
"Okay, Lanzhu, from now on, I will be responsible for you."
"In the future, I, Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong, will treat you well."
The girl looked at the handsome boy in front of her and nodded subconsciously.
At this time, Liu Yao's urging voice came from outside the tent.
"Zilong! It's almost noon. You've been in and out of the battlefield seven times. Can you go in and out of the bed seven times as well?"
"Hurry up! After dinner, we'll discuss something urgent later."
Zhao Yun got up in a hurry. He didn't expect that time would pass so quickly.
Alan was naked and began to dress Zhao Yun.
After Zhao Yun changed his clothes, he turned his head and rubbed Alan's cheek.
"I'm going to discuss military affairs with the lord. Don't wander around the camp. If you have any problems, go to the door to find my guards. They will take care of it."
Alan nodded a little dully.
Things developed a little too fast, which caused her to not react until now.
Zhao Yun dressed neatly and followed everyone to the camp.
Liu Yao's face was solemn and solemn. He looked around at the generals in the tent and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.
"Everyone, the romance of last night has gone with the wind. Next, concentrate on your work. We will soon have another big thing to do."
"This morning, a Qiang envoy came to negotiate peace."
"Wang Yue, bring the Qiang envoy in."
"Yes, sir!"
After that, a thin Qiang man came into the tent escorted by a group of soldiers.
The envoy stood in the center, his eyes swept over each general, and finally fixed on Liu Yao. He bowed deeply with the unique etiquette of the Qiang people, and his voice was sincere and humble.
"Your Excellency General Liu, I am the envoy of the 36 tribes of the Qiang people. I have come to convey the intention of our people - we are well aware of our past mistakes, and we are willing to use 10,000 cattle and sheep and 100 beauties as a gift of reconciliation to seek peace and build peace on the border."
"The Qiang people promise that from now on, they will not invade an inch of Han territory again! "
Liu Yao raised a contemptuous smile at the corner of his mouth, with a bit of teasing in his tone.
"Oh, I thought the Qiang people were all strong and unyielding on the battlefield, but I never thought that this day would come. I have already planned to wipe out the thirty-six tribes of Western Qiang one by one to eliminate future troubles, but I want to see how long you can hold out. "
Hearing this, the Qiang envoy turned pale and knelt on the ground in a hurry, with a trembling voice full of begging.
"General Liu, please understand! My Qiang people have actually gone astray and have never intentionally offended the majesty of heaven. If the general can show leniency and grant forgiveness, my Qiang people will swear to follow you to the death. We will obey any of your wishes.Dare not disobey!"
Liu Yao narrowed his eyes when he heard this, and after a moment, the corners of his mouth curled up again, as if he was satisfied with this sudden obedience.
"Okay, since you are so sincere, I will give you a chance. However, as part of my sincerity, in addition to the conditions you originally proposed, I also need to recruit 10,000 strong men from the Western Qiang, who must be young and strong, to serve in my army and help me fight in all directions. "
"Secondly, the Qiang people need to provide 5,000 war horses every year!"
The Qiang envoy's eyes suddenly turned red, and his voice was choked with sobs. He trembled and said:
"General Liu, in this war, almost all of our Qiang men died on the battlefield. If we forcibly recruit 10,000 more people, facing the covetous eyes of the Western Regions, we will not be able to resist the invasion of other tribes at all! "
Liu Yao heard this, and a cold smile appeared on his lips, and his tone was full of unquestionable determination.
"Hehe, sure, then I'll do it myself. I don't believe that I can't catch 10,000 people after killing all the Western Qiang?"
The messenger heard this, and his face instantly lost color. He knelt on the ground weakly, and his forehead hit the cold ground heavily. Every time he seemed to use up all his strength, he begged:
"General Liu, please be merciful and spare your hand! The Qiang people are grateful!"
"If we really have to hand over another 10,000 people, the Western Qiang will really be exterminated."
Liu Yao smiled coldly, and slowly walked in front of the Qiang messenger, his eyes as sharp as cold stars, piercing people's hearts.
"Considering that you have come from afar and it is not easy, I, Liu Yao, will be merciful and grant you a way out. "
"Listen carefully, I want all of your thirty-six tribes of Western Qiang to submit to me and become a peaceful place on my territory. However, in exchange, no soldier can remain in Western Qiang, all private soldiers and armies must be disbanded, and we will protect your garrison!"
As soon as these words came out, the messenger seemed to be pressed by a heavy burden, his legs softened, and he sat on the ground, his face as pale as paper.
This is not a way to survive, it is clearly a line between life and death, and the fate of the entire Western Qiang is tied to the thought of this iron-blooded commander.
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