stonecrandall Chapter 205
Chapter 205
A few days passed quietly, and the dawn broke, and the banks of the Wei River were gently embraced by a layer of light golden light.
The huge camp of the Qiang people, like a sleeping giant, gradually awakened in the morning light. More than 30 tribal leaders, wearing animal skins and eagle feathers on their heads, led their warriors and tribesmen to kneel on the ground in unison, facing the red sun that was about to jump out of the horizon in the east, and performed the ancient worship ceremony with great piety.
In this land favored by the god of nature, they regard the wolf pack as the supreme totem, and firmly believe that the wolf god is the patron saint who leads them to survive and fight.
Living by water and grass, migrating with the wind, without fixed cities, only endless pursuit of freedom and faith, this is the unique life philosophy and heritage of the Qiang people.
"Great Wolf God, please listen to the call of your people! In this upcoming battle, may your power give us courage and wisdom, so that we can defeat those rich Han people and seize their property and food. In return for your endless grace, we will offer the fattest cattle and sheep, as well as brave prisoners of war, as the most sincere sacrifice to you."
A high priest knelt on the ground very devoutly, constantly chanting.
More than 30 tribes of the Qiang people usually live separately, but only the high priest in front of him can gather more than 30 tribal chiefs.
The Qiang tribe is a nomadic people who advocates military force, and the high priest of the Qiang people relies not only on powerful military force but also amazing willpower.
Each high priest will hold an extremely grand party before his death, and select the winner to inherit his position.
More than 30 tribes, regardless of you or me, sent out the most heroic and strong young talents in their tribes. They were like eagles on the grassland, carrying the expectations and glory of the tribe, and gathered under the holy land.
In the end, only one person among hundreds of people survived and successfully accepted the position of high priest.
Therefore, the military power of each high priest is unquestionable, and they also represent the incarnation of the will of the wolf god.
This time, Niu Fu, who was stationed in Xiliang, personally asked the high priest to invade Guanzhong this time.
The conditions offered by Niu Fu were very generous, which made the high priest summon all the tribes of the Qiang people to discuss this matter.
When the Qiang tribe heard Niu Fu's conditions, their pupils became a little dilated.
Everyone rushed to the holy land to discuss this matter.
They knew that this joint robbery of the prosperous Han territory was a double-edged sword, which could bring unprecedented wealth and glory, but also concealed unpredictable crises and challenges.
Everyone was sitting in the big tent, discussing the details of this march.
Over the past few hundred years, a large number of Qiang tribes have been continuously wiped out. After Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling of Han, the Han Dynasty continued to decline. Now that the emperor has passed away and there is no one to inherit the fragmented situation, the Qiang people have finally breathed a sigh of relief and no longer have to live in fear.
More than 30 tribal chiefs, divided according to their strength, sat down in turn. The servants brought them roasted fat sheep and cheese. All the chiefs drew their short knives from their waists and began to cut large pieces of food, like a group of hungry wolves hunting.
The high priest's eyes wandered leisurely, gently passing over the faces of every chief present, and his eyes seemed to hide deep considerations and unknown calculations.
"My fellow chieftains, Niu Fu promised that as long as our Qiang warriors march eastward and launch a heroic looting of the rich Han land, no matter how much we gain, it will all belong to our Qiang people, and not a single cent will fall into his hands!"
"In addition, he is willing to send Xiliang's grain, jewelry, and silk! In addition, he will lead the Xiliang army to divert some of the Han army's forces. If we can take Chang'an! We can have a place to live!"
"Now, Luoyang has become ashes, and the endless wealth and Glory, only legends echo in the wind. But if we can conquer Chang'an, it will become our new home, a paradise where our people can live and work for generations, and we can also expand our territory! "
"Wait until then! Our Qiang tribe will completely soar to the sky! Niu Fu of Xiliang will also be annexed by us in one fell swoop!"
"Everyone! We will completely build an empire created by the Qiang people! You can have objections! ? "
After the high priest finished speaking.
A chief stood up.
"Your Excellency the High Priest, hunters on the grassland all understand one thing, if you want to capture the most majestic beast, you must first be brave enough to sacrifice. The generous reward mentioned by Niu Fu is not groundless, but the undercurrent before the storm, foreshadowing the, is an unprecedented strong enemy! ! "
"Perhaps, many young men in our tribe will die!"
All the chiefs of the tribes present are not fools. They know how prosperous Chang'an City is. If they really capture Chang'an City, can we defend it?
If the Han people are completely enraged, their number is dozens of times that of the Qiang people, and they can be completely drowned by the sea of people.
At this moment, a burly and imposing chief stepped forward, and his figure was more majestic under the reflection of the campfire.
"Haha, this is very true. This mutton is indeed very fat and delicious, which makes people salivate. But the key to the problem is, such a delicacy should be shared by everyone; or only the high priest can enjoy this feast alone? "
After that, the chief, with his rough but dexterous technique, cut a piece of tender meat with tempting blood from the roasted golden sheep, and put it into his mouth without hesitation, eating it with relish.
Seeing this, the high priest laughed like thunder, echoing under the night sky, full of open-mindedness and confidence.
"Hahaha, Chief Crazy Bull, you and I are both heirs of the blood of the Wolf God, blood is connected, honor and disgrace are shared. Now, the distant Han Empire is like a lion. Although it once looked down on the heroes, it is now deeply trapped in internal and external troubles and suffering from illness. It is us, the children of the grassland, who should work together to plan for the future. This mutton should be like the rain and dew on the grassland, nourishing the hearts of every warrior, not just one person's private enjoyment. "
"Don't worry, everyone! Let's follow the old rules! The more you work, the more you get! No matter how big or small the tribe is! Whoever kills the most enemy heads will get the most spoils! "
As soon as these words came out, dozens of eyes intertwined in the air, passing messages to each other.
The Qiang tribe was not a monolithic entity. They had friends, marriages, blood relatives, rivals, blood feuds, and were very chaotic.
They often got into internal fights for playgrounds and water sources.
After everyone's opinions were combined, they immediately decided! This vote! They did it!
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