Chapter 273 "Lowly"

Chapter 273 "Lowly"
The family forced to temporarily live by Luo Yunsheng is named Murong, and the head of the family is called Murong Qilian.
For the Xiongnu, Murong is a genuine big surname.
However, according to the investigation, the bloodline of the current Murong family is very thin and can be considered a small branch of the genuine Murong family.
It belongs to a small family without much strength.
In particular, when Luo Yunsheng saw that their family, men, women, old, and young, were dressed in fancy clothes, there were less than twenty people, and the rest were servants in coarse clothes, he knew that the situation was not at all false.
The Zhongtang Army and the Tang soldiers standing outside the gate, looking at the trembling Murong clan under their intimidation, instantly lost their interest in bullying.
"Are you Murong Qilian?"
Royunsheng looked at them and stood in front of the clansmen, with a flattering face, but it was obvious that the elderly people were extremely terrified by the appearance of Royunsheng.
Obviously, this elderly person is like the leader of the family, similar to the leader of the Han nationality.
However, my courage has been shattered, and my body keeps trembling.
War is so merciless, no matter how powerful your family may be, once the country falls, it is difficult to maintain dignity and honor.
"Yes, yes, yes, I am Lian Murong, I've seen the honorable person!"
The old man nodded repeatedly while secretly sizing up the two groups of soldiers in front of him.
One group of soldiers, who looked at their armor and style, could infer their origin: they were soldiers of the Tuyuhun.
The issue lies with another group of soldiers, who were clad in thick armored suits, with a strong and imposing demeanor, exuding a thick aura of killing intent.
Looking at the entire Tubo region, how many kings can afford to use iron to forge armor?
Obviously, most likely these soldiers are not Tubo soldiers.
Could it really be the Tang army?
Tang Jun has invaded the territory of the Tuyuhun Kingdom.
How did they achieve this?
Upon hearing the news, Murong Qilian couldn't help but feel alarmed.
In fact, when Tuoba Muqi took control of the entire city, some people within the city informed the noble families in the inner city of the changes. Murong Qilian only just recently received word from a servant that the Tang troops had penetrated the Bai Valley City.
At that time, Mu Rong Qi not only despised it, but also scolded the slave severely.
Because in his opinion, the soldiers of their Tuyuhun were retreating one after another in the border battles. How could the army of the Tang Dynasty attack and reach the Bai Valley City?
Unexpectedly, just one day later, Tang soldiers did invade his courtyard.
What shocked him even more was that soldiers like Tuoba Muqi, who clearly belonged to their Tuyuhun tribe, actually mingled with the Tang soldiers and scolded their clan in Baigucheng.
Smoothed the panicked mood.
Murong Qi rubbed his hands and called out with flattery and respect, "Majesty..."
However, before he could finish his words, he was sternly interrupted by Tuoba Muqi.
"What king? This is the envoy of the Tang Dynasty!"
Murong Qi was trembling when he was scolded by Tuoba Muqi.
He looked carefully at Luo Yunsheng with his slightly blurry eyes, and secretly wondered in his heart.
Observer of the wind?
What is this thing?
Murong Qi hurriedly and respectfully exclaimed, "So you're the Observer of the wind..."
Although he didn't know what the Observer of the wind's position entailed, he was certain that they held significant power and commanded many soldiers. It was best not to offend such a person.
"Mmm."
Ruo Yunsheng nodded and said calmly, "As a newcomer with no place to stay, I have no choice but to bother your residence. Please forgive me."
Murong Qi stared at Ruo Yunsheng with wide eyes, surprised.
Because he felt that the young official in front of him was elegant and courteous, even more so than the aristocrats of the Tujue tribe.
Jokingly, Luo Yunsheng is the adopted son of the Empress Changsun and is subject to strict requirements from the etiquette officials in the Tang Dynasty court. His words and actions are all meticulously taught by those officials.
For this, how much suffering has Luo Yunseng endured?
Princess Changsun has never regarded him as an outsider and has never hesitated to punish him when necessary.
But now, all the suffering Luo Yunseng has endured seems to have paid off.
Just then, with his strict training in Tang imperial court etiquette, Murong Qi Liang could tell at a glance that the other party came from a prominent noble family. His respect for the other party grew even stronger, and he bowed deeply, saying, "The honorable envoy has graced my humble abode, bringing glory to the Murong family..."
No wonder, after all, the Tuyuhun is a country that values ​​bloodline and noble lineage. Those who come from a noble background often easily gain the recognition of others, even if they are just a fool.
Ruo Yunsheng's seemingly satisfied nod in response to Murong Qilian was actually just perfunctory to the old thing in front of him.
However, his nod greatly relieved the fear in Murong Qilian's heart.
After all, nodding and smiling are not representatives of hostility in any language barrier country.
From the side, Tuoba Muqi wondered that it was already late, but Luo Yunsheng and others had not eaten yet. So, he stood up and told Murong Qi Lian, "Clear out a few of the best rooms, and also prepare a table of good food and wine, understand?"
Don't judge by the heavy tone of Tuoba Muqi's words. On the contrary, this commanding tone makes Murong Qi Lian feel relieved. After all, in his opinion, as long as they serve these few people carefully, he believes that this sophisticated and elegant Guanfengshi, will definitely not let these soldiers kill them again.
So, after consulting with Luo Yunsheng,
Murong Qi hurriedly had his family members move to another room, while instructing the household servants to prepare the best room, and commanding the kitchen to prepare food and drinks.
"You stay with the adults."
"Tian Meng said a few words to his subordinates and then led several Tang soldiers to the back kitchen."
"As the saying goes, one should always be on guard against others."
"He didn't want any random things to be put into the food prepared by his family's Guanfengshi later."
Believe me, Tian Meng and his subordinates will definitely closely monitor the actions of those chefs, and even for every dish later, he will command the chefs to taste them one by one to test for poison.
Let's not talk about Tian Meng going to monitor those chefs, let's talk about Luo Yunsheng's side.
When Luo Yunsheng agreed to let Murong Qilian's family move to other rooms by themselves.
Murong Qilian felt relieved and worked harder to scold and urge the servants in the house to prepare the desks, as well as the good wine bottles, wine jars, lacquered chopsticks, and other utensils needed for the banquet.
During this period, Luo Yunseng curiously looked at the servants coming and going in the hall.
He was surprised to find that although this Xia family only had about twenty or thirty members, there were too many servants in the mansion.
Out of curiosity, he asked, "Murong Qilian, how many people are there in your family?"
Murong Qilian answered cautiously, "In my humble home.
There are two sons, one grandson, one granddaughter, and both my two dogs have already gotten married..."
"This envoy does not want to know in such detail, just tell me how many people."
"Twenty-five."
Murong Qi answered respectfully.
"How many of these... umm, servants?"
Murong Qilian thought for a moment and replied somewhat uncertainly, "Probably... more than a hundred people."
What is this?
Such a small family actually has so many servants?
Ruo Yunsheng looked at Murong Qilian with a strange expression and asked tentatively, "Is your family considered very wealthy in Baigu City?"
Murong Qilian opened his mouth, as if startled, and crawled on the ground, pleading continuously, "I am willing to spend all of my family fortune."
I only hope Guan Fengshi will spare the life of the Murong family...."
This old man is quite sensible.
Rao Yunsheng found it amusing. In fact, he had no intention of taking away the belongings of this household since he had already planned to stay and live in their house.
Therefore, he naturally wouldn't harm this household.
"Get up."
"I'm just asking casually."
Ruo Yunseng motioned.
Seeing this, Murong Qieliannian obediently climbed up from the ground.
From the side, Tuoba Muqi seemed to have guessed Ruo Yunseng's curiosity and explained in a low voice, "The Wind Observer misunderstood. This Murong family is indeed just a small family... with a little over a hundred servants."
This is nothing in the Tubo area.
Every year, at the end of the year, if Guanfengshi carries a bag of rice and grain in the city of Baigucheng and shouts a sentence, I believe that many young men will scramble to sell themselves as slaves to Guanfengshi. Their reward is just to ensure food and shelter."
"Is there such a thing?"
Luo Yunsheng looked astonished, thinking to himself that this is getting a slave for free, isn't it?
But this is simply non-existent in the Tang Dynasty.
"Being a slave, at least one can survive."
Tuoba Muqi sighed softly and glanced at Murong Qilian, then continued, "I believe that most of the servants in this house are former farmers and shepherds of this household, who couldn't repay the borrowed grain due to poor harvests and instead sold their land and themselves as servants to repay their debt... Don't think I'm joking, the fact is, not anyone can be recruited as a servant... Some people without connections either join the army or wait to starve to death, this is the situation of the common people of the Tuyuhun."
"The general said..." Murong Qi nodded in agreement with Tuoba Muqi's words, and his heart became even more certain: this general must be a Tuyuhun man without a doubt, because only a Tuyuhun man would know so much about Tuyuhun's situation.
"How many slaves do those wealthy big families have?"
Royunsheng asked curiously.
Tuoba Muqi thought for a moment and smiled, saying, "The truly wealthy big families would not live in a city like this with others... If you go north from Baigu City, you will reach Wenfeng City. When you see those small cities named after big families in the Wenfeng area, the Observing Wind Envoys will be able to see what truly constitutes a wealthy and extravagant noble clan!"
His tone was filled with some sarcasm and contempt.
"I look forward to it!"
Roland instantly became somewhat interested. Although he had never thought of plundering the Tuyuhun people in general, he had no intention of letting go of those wealthy big families mentioned by Tuoba Muqi.
After all, he invaded Tubo this time just to plunder the interests.
This time, we must make Tubo fall and let Tang Dynasty fill up.
Tang Dynasty has many internal contradictions, so let the surrounding small countries provide support for Tang Dynasty.