It was not uncommon for Liu Jue to ruthlessly punish members of powerful families, causing widespread resentment among them.
This is also a manifestation of internal strife.
This attack by barbarians in the Northwest was a test by them.
They wanted to see if the great power they considered was so chaotic that it was a threat to be attacked.
But clearly, their plan failed this time.
The border is an important defensive position, and Liu Jue would never joke about such a place.
The person he appointed was an outstanding military general who had once served as his deputy. He was very intelligent, had inherited Liu Jue's true teachings, and knew a great deal about military strategy.
This small group of people were quickly beheaded and their heads hung on the city wall, specifically for those with ulterior motives to see.
After that, the barbarians behaved themselves for a few more months.
They still wanted to continue observing, and if the opportunity arose in the future, they would definitely not let it slip away easily.
However, even small-scale attacks have brought some unease to the people in the northwest.
They have lived here for many years, ever since Liu Jue personally led his troops to a great victory, and they have lived in peace and contentment ever since.
Some young children have even forgotten the crisis they once experienced.
But those who have suffered from war since childhood will never forget it.
These barbarians had long ago instilled a very cruel psychological shadow in them.
In their minds, these people are devils from hell.
They committed murder and arson, and did all sorts of evil deeds. Even though their attempts were only small-scale and were suppressed by the government troops, many of them still planned to move away from the border and go elsewhere.
These people were not stopped, but most of them didn't think anything of it.
Because they have lived here for generations, they don't know where to go if they want to leave.
Upon receiving the message, Xiao Linghan immediately went to find Jiang Tian.
He asked Jiang Tian, "Do you want to leave?"
He wanted Jiang Tian to leave this place; the further they went into the pass, the safer they would be.
But he could guess that Jiang Tian wouldn't agree.
Sure enough, Jiang Tian shook her head: "The Northwest is my hometown. I have been wandering since I was a child, and I only settled down here. There are people here who have followed me for many years. They are my relatives. They have lived here for generations."
"It would be absurd for me to be scared away by this small attack. Besides, my movements always arouse countless speculations, and who knows what kind of trouble it will cause."
Jiang Tian had already made her point clearly, so Xiao Linghan didn't continue to offer advice. Instead, he nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, then I will do my best to protect your safety."
From that day on, the training tasks for the guard team increased significantly.
From morning till night, many people are so tired that they can't even lift their arms.
However, none of them complained.
Because they knew that what Xiao Linghan taught them was genuine skill.
These bizarre movement techniques and martial arts skills were unlike anything they had ever seen before; they were definitely the true teachings that Xiao Linghan had obtained from some unknown master.
On the battlefield, a slight error can lead to a huge difference; the same applies in life-or-death battles.
Xiao Linghan is generous and willing to share his life-saving skills with them. If they still complain, then they must be out of their minds.
Anyone with common sense can see that the barbarians are just testing the waters this time and won't take any further action in the short term, so they still have plenty of time.
The officers and soldiers stationed here also embarked on a path of rigorous training.
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