The north wind was bleak, and at the same time, another team that set out from the border had already penetrated deep into the heart of the Northern Barbarians.
The place chosen by the Northern Barbarian Chanyu for military training was located in the northeast of the Huyan tribe. It originally belonged to another small tribe called "Louqiu".
More than ten years ago, it was annexed because it offended the Huyan tribe where the Chanyu was. Today, when the Chanyu was reviewing the military exercises of various tribes, the Tuoling Fort where he stood was the place where the royal family of the Nalouqiu tribe lived.
Over the past decade, the northern barbarian tribes have held military exercises here.
The original royal court had been razed to the ground, leaving only the lonely Tuoling Fort, which was built even taller and more majestically.
Just like today, the status of the Huyan tribe among the northern barbarian tribes is the same.
It stands out from the crowd and no one dares to invade.
Different from the custom in Dayong, the northern barbarians always hold important occasions after noon and near dusk, so that they can light bonfires and start celebrating after the important events are over.
Today's military exercise will begin on time at 3:15 p.m.
In the past two days, each tribe has gathered its most elite troops here.
Before noon, Qi Xu and others had arrived at the east side of Tuoling Fort and were ready.
The sun was high in the sky and then set in the west.
The snow under my feet seemed to melt a little.
Time passed little by little, and finally it was three quarters past noon.
In the west, the sound of drums began to be heard.
That was the war drum beating in front of Tuoling Fort.
Accompanied by the sound of drums, team after team of brave and warlike Northern Barbarian warriors marched toward Tuoling Fort.
On the towering Camel Bell Fort, in the center, surrounded by people, stood a tall man wearing armor, holding a big sword, and exuding a murderous aura.
It was the Northern Barbarian Chanyu who had just recovered from a serious illness.
But at this moment, there was no trace of illness on his face.
It seems that his condition is even better than before he was unconscious.
Looking at his physique that was far stronger than others and his sword that was flashing with cold light, no one doubted that even when facing the most powerful Northern Barbarian warrior, he could effortlessly chop off a head with one blow.
After more than an hour, the tribal leaders who came to pay homage all saw the Chanyu on Tuoling Fort.
No matter what thoughts he had before, they were all suppressed after seeing the Chanyu.
As usual, he knelt down and kowtowed obediently, shouting "My King".
On the towering city wall of Tuoling Fort.
The Chanyu had a clear view of the scenery below.
Looking around, his sight fell on the soldiers belonging to the Qiulin tribe at the edge, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
With a satisfied smile on his face, he said to the Right Guli King who had accompanied him to the tower, and the Second Prince Huyan whose face was mostly covered by a silver mask, "The prescription that Nanxing found from Dayong is really effective. It's amazing that this child is willing to test the medicine on himself for the sake of me."
The second prince's voice was hoarse and he was unable to speak.
The Right Guli King laughed and took over the conversation, "Young Master Nanxing has always been filial. I am so envious of you for having such an adopted son!"
Then he said, "After the New Year, we will send troops south. I am willing to be the commander-in-chief and help you break through the northern city wall. By the way, we can also bring back a few famous doctors from Dayong."
The two Guli kings on the left and right were both brothers of the Chanyu. Each of them was in charge of 60,000 soldiers from the Huyan tribe, including 30,000 of the most valiant and warlike Northern Barbarian cavalry in the legend.
This time, the 30,000 cavalrymen under the command of King Zuoguli were sent to the front line by the eldest prince. They suffered heavy casualties. After the Chanyu woke up from his coma, in addition to punishing the eldest prince, the second person he punished was King Zuoguli, who held military power but was addicted to killing and dog fighting, and did not do his job, so that the military command was abused by the eldest prince.
The military power that originally belonged to King Guli has been taken back, and half of it has been handed over to Qiu Linnanxing who made great contributions this time.
Looking at the tribal leaders who were bowing their heads in submission below, the Chanyu took a step forward.
Just as he was about to speak, he asked everyone to stand up.
Then a goshawk appeared in the sky and flew towards Tuoling Fort.
The northern barbarian warriors on the walls of Tuoling Fort drew up their bows and arrows.
Shan Yu narrowed his eyes, looked at the object that the hawk's claws were holding, raised his hand and said, "Wait."
The archers on the city wall paused.
The goshawk spread its wings and flew close. It loosened its claws and dropped a bundle tightly wrapped in linen and hemp rope onto the wall of Tuoling Fort, only a dozen steps away from the Chanyu.
The Shanyu raised his hand and dropped it with a swish.
The archers who had drawn their bowstrings to their full extent released their bowstrings at the same time, and dozens of arrows shot simultaneously at the goshawk that had already flown over the city wall.
The goshawk seemed to have expected it and flew several turns in the air. Only one arrow grazed its wing, knocking off a few feathers.
As expected, the scene of the goshawk being shot down by the arrow did not happen.
It was forced to run away!
The Chanyu looked unhappy.
King Youguli looked at the "bag" still lying on the ground and volunteered, "Brother, be careful, there may be a trap. Let me go forward and check it out first!"
The Chanyu did not say anything, which was considered as his tacit consent.
King Youguli strode forward, drew the long sword from his waist, and with a light swing, he cut the hemp rope that tied the bundle.
Then he carefully used the tip of the knife to open the sackcloth and shook it vigorously.
A wooden box rolled out of the bundle, hit the ground, and opened with a "click".
The contents inside rolled out.
It turned out to be a chopped-off hand!
On the thumb and index finger, there are two rings inlaid with red and blue sapphires.
The ring setting is in the style of a unique animal head. Due to the limitation of carving, it is not clear what kind of animal head it is. It looks like both a wolf and a tiger, with a unique fierce and domineering beauty.
The King of Youguli, who was closest to him, was stunned.
He was very familiar with the style of this ring.
Only the royal family of the Huyan tribe is qualified to wear this kind of animal head. He wears such a ring on the index finger of his left hand, but it is inlaid with turquoise.
Like the ruby on this severed hand...only the Chanyu and his princes are qualified to wear it.
I can only remember one person who usually wore rings on his thumb and index finger, with red and blue gemstones respectively.
Thinking of this, King Youguli widened his eyes in disbelief!
"Brother, this... this looks like the second prince's hand!"
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Accompanied by shrill howls, a dozen wolfhounds running in the front were tripped by the ropes under their feet. Just as they got up and took a few steps forward, their feet were scratched by sharp nails and blades.
The pack of wolfhounds that were charging straight ahead suddenly slowed down.
They are just cruel and violent, but not completely without wisdom.
When moving forward, he was much more careful with his steps.
The nails and blades scattered on the ground were avoided.
However, before they could pounce on the dozen or so people in front of them with their fangs bared, they felt itchy all over their bodies. Driven by instinct, they had to stop and keep kicking their hair with their hind legs.
Dozens of wolfhounds stayed where they were, spinning in circles and kicking their fur.
The barbarians who arrived right after the wolfhounds saw this scene first.
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