Yang Wanwan’s guess was correct.

When the Hu tribes ahead saw the banners of the Han army, not only did they not flee, but the tribe leaders personally greeted them and gave them food.

Yang Wanwan declined the food offered by the foreigners, took the cold boiled water that his guards had boiled in advance, and drank a few sips.

 Then he asked the headman:

“These days, have you ever seen someone appear who shouldn’t be there?”

 “No, no, absolutely not.”

The leader bowed and nodded, with a smile on his face, "The mighty man has frightened their courage a long time ago. They will definitely not dare to come here before this winter."

　　After winter, if you really can't survive it, then maybe you won't be able to survive.

 In the past, people may have been worried about this situation.

 But now, since I can exchange food and clothing for the winter from Feng Langjun, am I still afraid of the bereaved dogs who are about to freeze to death and starve to death?

In winter, whoever can have enough food and clothing is the grown-up!

 When the time comes that we really meet them, the tribe may be able to grow even stronger.

Yang Wanwan gave the usual order:

“If you really see it, remember to inform us as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will be derelict in your duty.”

 Redividing the old land of Xianbei in the west is not for them to provide for their old age.

These barbarian tribes can also be regarded as part of the grassland outposts.

After all, if we really want those driven-out Western Xianbei to come back, the outcome for these traitors who have taken over their old places will not be much better.

If they want to occupy these fertile pastures for a long time, and if they want to avoid being exterminated, the strong men with strong soldiers and horses are their most reliable backing, right?

 Still saying that, the benefits of Feng Guiwang are so delicious?

While they enjoyed these benefits with great joy, they did not know that these benefits had already been priced secretly by King Feng Gui.

Yang Qianwan put away the water bag and motioned to his bodyguard to give the leader a few bags of Yutou flour as a reward for the food the leader had brought.

 When fighting, you can burn, kill, plunder, and plunder.

 But in daily life, military discipline still needs to be paid attention to.

 At least let the Hu people who are dependent on the Han know what it means to be a dignified king.

Having determined his exact location, Yang Wanwan ordered:

 “Speed ​​forward and reach the city barrier before dark.”

The sound of the horns of the bulls sounded, and the messengers dispersed and galloped away, shouting:

 “The general has orders, hurry up and move forward!”

 The whole cavalry army began to run with a rumble.

Although there are only a thousand people, one person and two riders make a great noise.

 The journey of ten miles is not long or short.

Once the cavalry started to move forward, even if they did not run at full strength, it would not take an hour to reach the city barrier.

The soldiers guarding the highest point of the city suddenly saw a mass of black people rushing towards them, and subconsciously tightened their weapons.

At the same time, his eyes widened, not daring to blink, wanting to see who it was as quickly as possible.

When the red armor gradually became clear in his imagination, the soldier breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Han Dynasty has driven Xianbei in the west to escape and surrender, after all, this place is more than 500 miles away from Juyan County.

　　It would take at least ten and a half months from the time when the wolf smoke was set off to when Juyan County sent out elite cavalry to come to the rescue.

The task of the more than 300 soldiers in the city barrier is to hold on for half a month until reinforcements arrive.

Of course, the Hu people are now at their most frightened, and this worst case has not happened yet.

However, it is a fact that the Hu tribes scattered around are often attacked by surprise.

Even at the beginning, due to the inexperience of the soldiers at the city barrier, some small groups of soldiers would also be attacked after they left the city barrier.

 At least half of the army was lost, and at worst the entire army was annihilated.

 After learning enough lessons and formulating the rule that you are not allowed to leave the city barrier within ten miles for no reason, and if you really want to scout far away, the number of people must not be less than a hundred, this kind of thing became less common.

For things like garrisoning a grassland city barrier, not only is it extremely boring, the range of activities is basically within ten miles, but it is also very dangerous.

 So when I hear and see such a large number of cavalry, the soldiers who are not on duty are not nervous.

"Wang Duwei, there is a large group of cavalry coming from the east. It may be a patrol."

Each city barrier has only more than 300 garrison troops, but the chief officers are all military governors, and their official positions are between military marquis and school lieutenant.

 This shows that Governor Feng attached great importance to this matter.

“Counting the days, it should be here.”

The Wang Duwei guarding the city is not too tall, but he is extremely strong.

Compared with the average Han Chinese, his face is slightly flatter, his eye sockets are slightly sunken, and he is much darker.

 Such facial features are not common in the Northland.

If you are someone who came from Shu, you can tell at a glance that this Wang Duwei should be from Nanzhong, and he is most likely of Yi descent.

 But I saw him shouting loudly:

“Send the order and put the whole city on alert!”

 There was a sound of weapons clashing and footsteps running, and the small city barrier quickly entered a state of alert.

Soon, the sentry outside the city also sent news:

 “General Yang has arrived with the patrol!”

His own people belong to his own people, but Wang Duwei still did not give the order to open the city gate immediately.

It wasn't until Yang Wanwan appeared at the city gate in person, put the document in the basket, and verified it by the governor at the top of the city that it was correct, that the city gate was reopened.

“Is the neighborhood still normal these days?”

Looking at Wang Duwei who came out personally to greet him, Yang Wanwan asked.

 “Normal, normal!”

After the city gate opened, the original solemn atmosphere was swept away. Wang Duwei spoke the half-baked Luoxiayin and said with a hearty smile:

“General Yang, don’t worry, the surrounding area has been quiet these days, and even the barbarians on the periphery have not come to report seeing the enemy.”

"That's good."

Yang Qianwan got off his horse and walked toward the inner wall of the city barrier with Wang Duwei.

 As for the soldiers under his command, they will camp according to the rules.

  I checked the arsenal, grain depot and other important places in the city, and found nothing wrong.

Then Yang Wanwan walked around the outside of the city barrier and saw a cave-in at the top of the city.

 Wang Duwei understood and quickly explained:

“The sack the general sent this time is exactly where the general will use it.”

Nanxiang's specialties, in addition to banknotes, also include various hemp rope sacks, which are widely used and of high quality.

 Especially after regaining Liangzhou, his reputation has risen to a higher level and is well-known by everyone.

 For example, when capturing laborers, they are tied into a bunch, just like a long string of candied haws.

   Another example is the pass on the grassland.

In the past, reeds or various types of long grass were used as the foundation, which was covered with soil, gravel, and then rammed layer by layer with adobe mixed with reeds and other grasses.

Now that we have sacks, it is much more convenient and saves a lot of effort and work.

Yang Qianwan nodded, looked at other places to make sure nothing was missed, and then returned to the city.

 Patrolling the fortress is not just about leading the army back and forth, but it is about checking all the conditions of the barrier.

Even the increase or decrease in the population of the Hu tribes on the same side of the city barrier must be investigated clearly.

 After returning home, you must report to the governor's office on time.

 If there are any abnormalities, they must be reported immediately.

 After checking, it was already dark.

　　When Wang Duwei entertained Yang Wanwan in the evening, a woman came out carrying a pot of roasted mutton.

Yang Qianwan glanced at the woman's slightly protruding abdomen, and then looked at Wang Duwei.

 Wang Duwei smiled sheepishly:

 “Ahem, this, General Yang, this is the late general’s wife, she has been pregnant for five months.”
To be continued...