The border region of the Yan Kingdom was inhabited by a mix of nomadic peoples.
The Xianbei, Donghu, Xiongnu, Linhu, Fuyu... there were all sorts of ethnic groups.
Although they were all called "Hu people".
But their clothing, language, customs, appearance, and hairstyles are all different...
The Xiongnu people had some Caucasian features, with the distinctive "cross-haired" characteristics being curly hair and a high nose.
As for the Xianbei people... just as Tuoba Ren said, their ancestors were originally descendants of Xuanyuan, so they looked almost identical to the people of Yan.
As for the Zhongshan Kingdom...
Although it operated under the banner of a vassal state, it was actually established by the Bai Di, a minority ethnic group.
In terms of bloodline, they are closer to the Xiongnu.
Jiang Ming used the strategy of "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao" to launch a surprise attack on the Xiongnu camp. He deliberately let a few "telegraphees" escape, hoping they would inform the Xiongnu army and relieve the siege of the Xianbei Khan.
I didn't expect the Xianbei people to find us so quickly!
This made Jiang Ming feel vaguely uneasy!
Tuoba Ren crawled out from a pile of corpses and knew that there was no hope of returning to the main camp for reinforcements, so he ran to his own home to report the news.
How did these Xianbei people manage to follow us all the way here?
Jiang Ming arrived at the courtyard gate and saw the dozen or so Xianbei people.
The leader was a handsome young man who was nearly 1.9 meters tall. Although his bald head and braided hairstyle were somewhat comical, his outstanding looks and decent attire could not hide his aura and nobility.
Upon seeing the golden knife at Jiang Ming's waist, the young man was taken aback for a moment, then immediately clasped his hands in a salute.
"You... are you Jiang Ming?"
"Ah Lie!"
Before Jiang Ming could speak, Murong Xue ran out and called out to the man.
"Big sister!"
"How is Father Khan?"
"Father is alright!"
"Very good!"
"Big sister, it's so good to see you! I'm so glad you're alright! I missed you so much!"
Upon seeing Murong Xue, the young man's eyes welled up with tears of excitement, and he stepped forward to give Xue'er a big hug!
"Ah Lie, this is your brother-in-law..."
"Mmm, brother-in-law!"
The young man named Murong Lie immediately bowed to Jiang Ming again.
Jiang Ming finally felt a little relieved...
His biggest fear was that these so-called "Xianbei people" were actually Xiongnu people in disguise, coming to test his strength...
“Husband, this is my younger brother,” Murong Xue introduced.
"Brother-in-law! Have the Xiongnu people been active near Dukang County? I saw a lot of horses on the hillside..." Murong Lie asked with a worried look.
"No, what brings you here?" Jiang Ming asked.
Murong Lie replied, "We were surrounded by the Xiongnu at Lone Wolf Mountain and fought a bitter battle for several days and nights. The Xiongnu clearly had the advantage of terrain and numbers, but suddenly they wanted to make peace and stop fighting. Then they withdrew their troops. My father was afraid that they would change their target, so he ordered me to lead 20,000 men to garrison on Yanshan Mountain to support the prince consort's actions. Seeing that there were no Xiongnu nearby, I took some followers down the mountain to scout out my sister's whereabouts..."
"oh......"
Jiang Ming nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that they still didn't know the real reason for the Xiongnu's retreat!
"Where is your father?" Jiang Ming asked.
"Father Khan has already retreated to headquarters..."
Murong Lie replied, "Brother-in-law, the Xiongnu are wolves in sheep's clothing and fickle in nature. Your Yan Kingdom must be wary!"
"Yes!"
Jiang Ming smiled and said, "Since you're here, why don't you set up camp on the mountain and keep watch for us for a while? How about that?"
"No problem! This is also what Father Khan wanted!"
"Um!"
Jiang Ming nodded in satisfaction and said to one of his soldiers, "Go back and tell the brothers on the mountain that these Xianbei people are our own brothers..."
"Understood!"
The soldier clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, then asked with a grin, "So... Lord Jiang is the son-in-law of the Xianbei? I've heard you all calling him 'Father Khan'..."
"Tsk! You child, don't be so curious all the time..."
Jiang Ming laughed and said, "Remember! No matter who I am, I will always be your leader!"
"yes!"
After the soldiers left, Jiang Ming said to Murong Xue and Chen Damei, "I have urgent business to attend to and need to return to the prefecture as soon as possible. Xue'er's younger brother has arrived, Damei, please entertain him well..."
"Husband, don't worry! It's just..."
Chen Damei said worriedly, "You haven't slept all night, and you're going to the county. Can your body handle it?"
Murong Xue also said, "Husband, why don't you eat something before you leave... What urgent business do you have that you can't even spare a moment to eat?"
"hehe!"
Jiang Ming laughed and said, "Didn't you hear what A Lie said...? The Xiongnu might be about to take military action. I have to hurry to the prefecture to discuss countermeasures with the prefect! We can't delay!"
After offering a few words of comfort to the two ladies, Jiang Ming led a dozen or so subordinates on horseback and sped straight to Dukang City!
......
Dukang City, the prefectural governor's residence.
Jin Feng waited all night in an empty room, but Jiang Ming still hadn't appeared by noon.
Even Ji Bochang didn't come back!
Jin Feng was both sleepy and annoyed... she was extremely frustrated!
Just past noon, Ji Bochang returned...
Without saying a word, Jin Feng went up and slapped him hard across the face, leaving a big handprint on Ji Bochang's face!
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