Chapter 1458

That night.

The north bank of the Baixiao River.

Dozens of huge bonfires were lit in the Xiongnu camp that had been set up.

In the past, when the Xiongnu moved south, their purpose was always to plunder, kill, and rob.

But this time was different.

After Duan Yu let Huchuquan return to the Xiongnu, he had given specific instructions.

Even if the commanderies and counties along the way surrendered, Xiongnu soldiers were absolutely forbidden from entering the cities, let alone plundering the villages around the counties, and they were not allowed to destroy or trample the fields.

Bingzhou was the place where Duan Yu started his career; although he had invited the Xiongnu to enter Bingzhou to fight together this time, the conquest of Bingzhou was primarily based on pacification.

Regarding this point, the Xiongnu were currently doing quite well.

After night fell, the Xiongnu army began to slaughter cattle and sheep, then steamed and roasted them over the bonfires, singing and dancing around the flames.

Meanwhile, the garrison of Shaling County in the distance watched the huge bonfires burning on the banks of the Baixiao River outside the city from the city walls.

Chanyu Qiangqu stood outside his yurt, holding a leather bag filled with mare's milk wine in one hand, while watching his joyful tribesmen by the bonfires in the distance.

"Great Chanyu." Xubuguduhou hurried to Chanyu Qiangqu, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed.

"What is it?" Chanyu Qiangqu looked at Xubuguduhou and asked, "Is something the matter?"

"Great Chanyu, the Right Worthy Prince has arrived," Xubuguduhou said.

Hmm?

Chanyu Qiangqu's eyes widened immediately: "What did you say?"

"Why has he come? Didn't I order him to lead his troops east to contain the Xianbei army?"

"Go, go quickly, and bring him here."

Chanyu Qiangqu's expression changed, and he felt an extremely ominous feeling in his heart.

Could it be that he was defeated?

Before long, Xubuguduhou followed Yu Fuluo into Chanyu Qiangqu's yurt.

Looking at Yu Fuluo, who walked in leaning on a crutch, Chanyu Qiangqu immediately asked: "Didn't I order you to lead your troops east to contain the Xianbei army?"

"Why have you run here?"

Yu Fuluo took a deep breath, then placed his right hand on his chest and said: "Great Chanyu, I encountered the Xianbei army led by Budugen on the banks of the Sunihe and have already routed them. I was worried about your health, Great Chanyu, which is why I came."

"Please rest assured, Great Chanyu, the Xianbei army has retreated, and I have arranged for loyal subordinates to continue stationing themselves on the banks of the Sunihe; I will absolutely not let the Xianbei army cross the river."

Upon hearing Yu Fuluo's words, a warmth rose in Chanyu Qiangqu's heart.

He then waved his hand at Xubuguduhou, who was standing to the side, and said: "You may leave first."

After bowing, Xubuguduhou exited Chanyu Qiangqu's yurt.

"Come and sit, my son," Chanyu Qiangqu beckoned and said, "Your leg makes it inconvenient for you to move, yet you still worry about my health; I am very moved."