Chapter 182: Sherrie

The sound of horseshoes came staggered.
This voice ... many people come!
Pei Tuo and Yan Chang immediately became aware, and several people adjusted the position to block Qin Nuo in the rear.
Before long, a team of cavalry appeared before the crowd. Led by a young cavalry, wearing a turquoise leather armor, a cloak of plain white ferret. The teams behind them are also neatly dressed, and their expressions are smart.
This equipment and character is still above the Pan Luo City cavalry led by Liao Yuan just now.
Not long after, the horseshoes on both sides rang, and Chen Changan and Yao Xingxu each took a dozen rides, ran down the mountain peaks on both sides, returned to the hills, and protected Qin Nuo's side.
Vigilant to Qin Nuo, the leading young man clenched his fists on horseback and greeted: "You don't have to be panic. In Tao Yunqing, the snowy fierce tribe, I just saw several brothers and besieged by these evil thieves. "I didn't expect ..." Tao Yunqing glanced at the snow in the canyon, which was pulled up from behind, and smiled bitterly: "Several methods are so brilliant that they can remove ten times their cavalry."
People of the Xuelie clan? Pei Tuo exchanged sight.
"Don't dare to be." Yan Chang said with a smile, "I knew that there was a kind person like Major General, and we could waste less time."
Tao Yunqing laughed: "Good people don't dare to take it, but just belong to it. It's true that some people will encounter this kind of indiscriminate disaster, or because of the involvement of our Xuelie people."
Qin Nuo laughed: "I would like to hear the details."
"It's a long story. The boundary near Pan Luo was originally a hunting ground for our Xuelie tribe. Later, great changes took place in our tribe and were taken away by some villains. These people occupied our land and also Not willing, always thinking of killing our Xuelie tribe. Fortunately, in the past few years, because of insufficient soldiers and horses, they were unable to succeed, but they have been stubborn and desperate. Fortunately, a few generals came and made them think of a vicious idea. "
"Kill me and wait, then plant the stolen money to the noble tribe." Qin Nuo added in his words.
Tao Yunqing gave him a surprised look, "I can't imagine the little general had guessed."
"That's right, they are just thinking about taking risks and killing the court envoys, slandering our Xuelie clan for rebellion and rebellion, and several young generals are free from mischief, and they are treated as a chess piece to slander us."
"Fortunately, there are also some people in the city who are aware of these actions. It is greatly inappropriate to know these actions. We first sent information to let us come to meet the young generals, so as not to cause irreparable losses."
Qin Nuo finally understood that it was no wonder that Zhong Yue's group of people had been enthusiastic about entertaining themselves and their enthusiasts.
After thinking about it, she laughed again: "It turned out that the girl Jasmine was a member of the Xuelie tribe."
Tao Yunqing coughed: "The general is very polite. Several generals are shocked. If they are not in good shape today, I am afraid that there will be heavy snow soon. Our tribe's residence is ahead, so let's go for a little rest."
Qin Nuo lowered his gaze: "Thank you for your kindness, then I will be disrespectful."
Tao Yunqing was overjoyed.
Pei Tuo was surprised. Chen Chang'an reached Qin Nuo's ear, and whispered, "Master, isn't it good to keep in touch with these clans too much?" In Panluo City, they didn't show their stuffings, but also because Panluo City was treacherous and afraid of showing their stuffings, so they didn't dare to contact them much. If you continue to associate with Xuelie ...
Qin Nuo smiled: "Anyway, I thought about going to the Xuelie tribe, and someone was there to answer."
Someone answered? Pei Tuo was surprised. I wanted to ask, but saw that Tao Yunqing had taken a team of people to step forward, and had to close his mouth.
Approaching closer, Qin Nuo found that Tao Yunqing was younger than expected, seventeen or eighteen years old, and had a very good appearance, even with green eyes and fairer skin than ordinary people. Looking at the knights behind, most of them have white skin, and their pupils have several light brown or blue.
Immediately appeared in the mind of Xuelie clan material.
The Xuelie tribe is one of the five major tribes of Beishuo. The tribes are brave and warlike. This tribe seems to be a descendant of the migrated people of the Western Regions. They are naturally white and beautiful, and have many pupils with different colors. The other tribes are different, so they are not very close to each other. You know, the appearance of ordinary Beishuo people is not different from that of the Central Plains.
After the decline of the Xuelie clan, neighboring clans rushed in and ate it up. The young men and women in the clan were trafficked into slavery because of their beauty, and even the wealthy family in Da Zhou had more savings. If you remember well, the guard Lan Pei beside Pei Yi is from this tribe.
Tao Yunqing accompanied dozens of cavalry with Qin Nuo and his party.
The two sides crossed the hill in front and saw the scene below, Qin Nuo was shocked.
It was a team of cavalry, no less than seven or eight thousand, and was heading south in an orderly and orderly manner. The armor and equipment worn are exactly the same as those of Tao Yunqing's team around him. This is the spirit of the Xuelie clan. It is Panluo City to see where they are going.
Qin Nuo couldn't help sighing: "It seems that this time the noble tribe is not only trying to save my life, but it is also a good lesson for Panluo City!"
Tao Yunqing solemnly said: "How can I allow them to be arrogant so rude and arrogant."
The words are beautiful, but to put it plainly, it is the internal struggle between the two tribes. Before, the Mu family had been pressing on them, and they were not too good. Now the new emperor ascends the throne, lacks prestige, and the border is chaotic. This is a good time to fight the battle between these clans.
Passing by with the large troops, everyone went northeast.
Over the two hills, at sunset, a magnificent scene appeared.
Standing on the top of the mountain, Qin Nuo looked at the undulating beauty of the mountain range, and could not help revealing the color of wonder.
As far as the eye can see, it is a vast area of ​​pure white, and the end of pure white is a towering mountain.
As early as in Panluo City, I could vaguely see a high mountain in the distance, upright and handsome, but I don't know from this perspective that the mountain is so holy and beautiful.
The towering peaks almost touched the sky, and the mountain body was shining with a hazy luster, and a large area of ​​snow and ice reflected the brightness of the sun.
The mountains stretched down with smooth lines, as if a giant eagle gathered its wings and merged with the white snow all over the place. In the area where the mountain and the plain meet, scattered black and gray. That is the city of Xuelie.
"It's a beautiful scenery like a paradise." Qin Nuo couldn't help feeling. Appreciating such a magnificent and open scenery, people can't help but feel cheerful.
Tao Yunqing couldn't understand what the paradise was, but knew that Qin Nuo was praising their mountain city, and immediately smiled and introduced: "There is Tianxing Mountain, the sacred mountain of our Xuelie tribe, more than twenty years ago, even Beishuo All the royal courts will come to worship and salute. "
That should be the scene of the heyday of the Xuelie tribe. It is said that this tribe was so strong that even the royal court of Mu Family had to retreat.
Yan Chang said with a smile: "I heard that the Xuelie tribe relied on this sacred mountain and escaped the fate of the extermination tribe. It really was a miracle to protect the tribe." When the Xuelie tribe was most at a loss, it was almost driven to death by other tribes. However, the surviving people fled into the mountains and multiplied for several years before they calmed down and re-developed their forces.
Waking up from the glorious dream of the past, Tao Yunqing's eyes were a little dim, but he quickly perked up.
"It is indeed the sacred mountain that blesses our bloodline. In the future, our Xuelie people will sooner or later be able to restore their former glory and glory." Different from the dignified calmness of a young boy, Tao Yunqing's cheeks slightly bulged at this time, revealing the unique characteristics of young people Not convinced.
While talking, the two teams rushed down from the hill.
The horseshoes splashed with snow scattered, but galloped for more than an hour, and the city in front could finally be seen clearly.
Close enough, Qin Nuo found that the city building of Xuelie is far less sturdy and thick than Panluo City, and even the walled gates look rude, apparently a newly built city. But there are only a lot more people living in the city.
Tao Yunqing greeted the soldiers guarding the city, and several people pushed the thick wooden door open.
A group of people entered the city.
Along the way, Qin Nuo observed the people around, mostly women and children, and presumably men and young men went out to fight. These wives and children who stayed at home were all in a stable look and were not worried about it. I was afraid that this battle would be won. Because there are many people, especially young people, the whole city looks vibrant.
Tao Yunqing led Qin Nuo and his team on the street. From time to time, familiar people say hello, familiar and natural. The atmosphere of the entire city tribe is far more harmonious and compatible than the previous Pan Luo City.
It is the gesture of a thriving young tribe. Qin Nuo suddenly felt a little complicated. Was his previous choice right?
This Xuelie clan has his very important layout!
During the walk, Tao Yunqing introduced Qin Nuo and others to the surrounding customs and feelings, and he was especially enthusiastic about Qin Nuo. This enthusiasm was not Zhong Yue's touting of the superior envoys at all, but a natural kindness. Qin Nuo was a little surprised.
Especially when he started to listen to the origin of Qin Nuo's identity, it made people around Pei Tuo and others creepy.
Qin Nuo is calmer. If he is really suspected, he can't ask himself so brightly.
This idea was quickly confirmed.
After Qin Nuo and his party were greeted into the city's main mansion.
In fact, it is inappropriate to call the city's main palace, and it should be more appropriately called a temple.
The Xuelie tribe is a tribe combining theocratic power with secular power. They believe in their primitive religion, the goddess of the world, which is different from other Beishuo tribes who worship the Buddha.
Their supreme leader is the spirit girl and high priest, who hold the divine power, and the political power is jointly controlled by the tribal city leaders. In its heyday, there were dozens of cities and six or seven million people in the territory of the Xuelie clan. These city leaders took turns serving as patriarchs, while the ceremonies led by the high priests and the alliance of city lords negotiated together, and finally reported to the noble girl.
However, after a previous decline, the population of the Xuelie tribe drastically declined. It was almost extinct when it was most desperate. Now it is revived, but it is only a hundred thousand. As for the territory, all other tribes have eaten away, and the cities built have also They were cleaned up, and most of the former city-lord classes were killed.
So all these years, the High Priest has led the entire tribe.
When he came to the temple, an old man with white hair was waiting in the temple, surrounded by a dozen attendants.
The old man with the highest authority in the Xuelie tribe was born with kind eyes, pure white hair and a beard like silver silk. Although his eyes were old, they still shone with wisdom.
Qin Nuo recalled the information that he had seen before. In the crisis of almost extermination, it was this old man who led the tens of thousands of people who survived, over the mountains, and escaped into the deepest part of the cold snowy mountains to hide, and was reserved for the entire tribe Put the last tinder and seek for future revival.
Tao Yunqing bowed down and saluted, respectfully, "The high priest, the distinguished guest has been brought back."
Qin Nuo stood in the hall and bowed to salute. The other party is old and deserving of respect for the elderly and deserves his gift.
The high priest looked at Qin Nuo, the light of kindness flashed between his brows. But opening the first sentence surprised Qin Nuo.
"Young man, I heard you have a flute?"
Lingdi? Did you mean Ocarina? Qin Nuo instantly understood why Tao Yunqing was kind to himself. And when Jasmine heard the flute beside him, that unexpected excitement.
He took out the Ocarina in his arms.
Tao Yunqing stepped forward to take it, and respectfully handed it to the high priest.
The high priest's expression was also a little excited. He stroked the smooth surface of the instrument and sighed sighingly: "This is the instrument used by our tribe for sacrifice. Only a few temple priests can play it, and it has never been passed on. Young man, you are Where did you get it from? "
"Uh ..." Qin Nuo lowered his head. "Just inadvertently."
"What about playing? It's impossible to learn by accident, right?" The high priest laughed.
Ocarina playing still has some technical requirements and cannot be easily learned. Not to mention playing so well.
Qin Nuo sighed secretly and said deliberately, "I learned it a long time ago, I haven't remembered it well, but when I got it in my hand, I naturally played it."
Such vague statements are more imaginative.
The high priest sighed: "Since a sky fall more than two decades ago, the people of the Xuelie clan have suffered too much these years. How many people have been killed by innocent people, how many people have survived the cold and hunger. I You know, when your family is in trouble, you must be young, and it's common to not remember. "
He returned Ocarina to Qin Nuo, and then laughed: "Now the snow is too big and the road is difficult. You might as well take a break in my tribe first. Wait until the snow stops."
Qin Nuo and others naturally do nothing.
Tao Yunqing led a group to the apse guest room where the guests were received.
Empty hall.
A high priest next to the high priest stepped forward and whispered: "The high priest, this young man named Pang Hui, although fair-skinned, but his pupils are dark and dark, does not look like the tribe's bloodline. There are those who follow soldier."
The Xuelie tribe migrated for a long time, and the marriage of hundreds of years was mixed. Many people in the tribe had black hair and black eyes. However, the several main sacrifice families serving the gods did not easily marry outside, and they were mostly pure blood of heterochromic pupils. .
"Perhaps it was the mixed lives of the priests who lived out of the country. For so many years of suffering, you don't have to worry too much about them." The high priest raised his hand.
The main sacrifice is also the same. In recent years, the Xuelie tribe has declined, and many of the tribe have become slaves or servants. This young man may be a mixed-blood descendant of the Xuelie tribe.
"This Lingdi, I thought no one in the world would ever play it again." Said the high priest sadly. At that time, the tribe was almost extinct. Not only the musical instruments, but also many cultures were lost.
The main priest immediately bowed and said, "While this young officer is staying in the clan, send someone to ask if he is willing to teach."
The high priest nodded: "Be respectful and not offend."
After a pause, he commanded again: "These officers and men are all under the command of the General of the Town and Country. They also carry the task of ordering, and they cannot stay in our clan for a long time, and entertain them until they stop to send them out. That's fine. "
Finally rested in the guest room. Although the living room is not as rich as that of Panluo City, it is already more comfortable than paradise compared with the outdoor sleeping.
Determining that there were no signs of eavesdropping around the room, several people from Pei Tuo came to Qin Nuo and asked, "My son, they seem to have misunderstood that you are their tribe."
After the big drama just now, they were basically sure that the unlucky eggs they had stayed in in the tent before, and the family who had frozen to death in the snow, should be the descendants of this Xuelie tribe.
It's no accident that this thing called Lingdi fell into their hands by chance, but the emperor would play it? In particular, the high priest previously boasted that this was their secret. What's going on? I haven't heard of a musician or palace slave with a Xuelie background in the palace in recent years?
However, the emperor clearly did not intend to explain. In fact, Qin Nuo also felt very mysterious about this coincidence.
"That's fine, at least for the time being."
The more nations that have experienced suffering, the more they will believe in bloodlines and kinship, and the more they will trust the people.
"Let's start when the snow stops, explain to others, be careful, don't show your feet. In addition," Qin Nuo stared. "Pei Tuo, you continue to pretend to be sick! This is an important task."
Pei Tuo? ? ?