The news that Lu Shen brought back was both shocking and reasonable at the same time.

Tuoba Dai Kingdom still has strong remnants of grassland, so it is not surprising that such a thing happened.

Just to talk about it, people in their tribe take their father's name as their surname, not their mother's clan, but it's only a few decades older.

At this time, the upper-level people took their father's clan as their surname, while the middle-level people were mixed, with some people taking their father's clan as their surname, and some people taking their father's first name as their surname. At the bottom, it was very common for many people to take their mother's clan as their surname.

This is the remnant of matriarchal society.

There are two types of marriage.

It is normal for a man and a woman to "fall in love" bypassing their parents. People in Jin disdain this and call it "fornication." If they stay together for half a year or a hundred days and feel satisfied, they will send a matchmaker to give horses, cattle and sheep as betrothal gifts——

If you are not satisfied, forget it and break up.

After getting married, the husband lives in his wife's house. When he sees his wife's family, regardless of his superiority or inferiority, he will bow to her when he gets up in the morning.

He worked as a servant in his wife's family for two years. After the expiration of the period, his wife's family prepared a dowry to "give his daughter a generous gift". However, except for this dowry, other property saved in the two years was not allowed to be taken away.

household.

After arriving at his own home, he will listen to his wife in everything except fighting - "From the woman's plan to the time of battle, it is self-determination."

Women often even participate in pre-war planning, handling internal affairs, etc.

This is also a remnant of matriarchal society.

Another abnormal way of marriage is to steal someone else's bride halfway, everyone knows about it.

In the past ten years or so, a large number of Jin people have taken refuge in Tuoba Xianbei to sort out internal affairs, reform systems and even change customs. However, time is still short, and the social atmosphere cannot be changed in all aspects in just a dozen years or decades, so Tuoba Xianbei

The Badai Kingdom was actually a country dominated by traditional customs, supplemented by Chinese customs, and a mixture of Xianbei, Wuhuan, Xiongnu, Jie, Han and other ethnic groups.

If you meet an open-minded hero who is determined to reform, the country will prosper.

Tuoba Yilu was not bad, above average. Under his leadership, Tuoba Dai's national strength was increasing every year. But when he entered the twilight years of his life, he became mediocre, and this happened.

The chaos is mainly limited to Shengle and Xinping. The other areas are generally stable. Tribal nobles and county officials are waiting to decide on a new master. That's it, unless you have a grudge against the new master and are forced to run away.

Therefore, Shao Xun first asked Lu Shen to calm down, and then asked: "Is there anything unusual in Daijun?"

Lu Shen thought for a moment and said, "It's business as usual."

"That's right." Shao Xun nodded and said, "It's just a central coup to seize power. Pugen has become the final winner, and there won't be any big changes for the time being."

Lu Shen felt a little regretful.

"However, Liu Kun offended the Tuoba clan, and the days to come will be difficult." Shao Xun added.

Liu Kun's son, Liu Zunming, faced off as a hostage, but in fact, he was treated very well and his management was very lenient. Liu Zun played freely in Shengle, rode horses, hunted, and made friends, and no one stopped him.

But at the critical moment, he personally joined forces, and then took 30,000 Hu and Han soldiers and civilians south to merge with the state. Isn't this a backstabbing of a friend? Even if they don't pursue the case for the sake of past friendship, they have already offended, and they can count on Tuoba in the future.

Going south to rescue Xianbei is extremely difficult - even if they are willing to come, the price will not be the "friendship price" of the past.

"However, there is no harm in giving it a try." Shao Xun said: "Zili Ke can be the governor of Guangning and recruit someone to take care of him."

"As ordered." Lu Shen responded.

Guangning County is very poor, with not many people, and most of the people are barbarians. It will definitely not be comfortable to be a governor there. But it is easy to achieve results, which is the most important thing.

After handling this matter, Shao Xun asked people to go eastward with a batch of gifts to western Liaoning to meet Murong Han.

The main purpose is to express gratitude for sending troops together, and at the same time tell him that Duan Bu has been solved and they can attack each other without any effort.

I recognize the Liaoxi County you occupy. From now on, both sides will maintain their borders and live in peace.

Murong Han couldn't make the decision on starting the war. After all, the matter was too big and Murong Xi would definitely have to make the decision.

Murong Xuan is relatively sober and rational, and hopes that he will not act rashly. Shao Xun really does not want to waste time in Youzhou anymore.

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When Lu Shen left, he saw a woman being hugged from behind. Wherever she passed, people with tall noses and deep eyes all bowed down and their heads were lowered into the soil.

These gangsters! He chuckled secretly.

The slaves of the Zhongyuan family are not so humble. They are really a barbaric slave tribe.

"Your two clans are fighting each other, and one person has died. If the fight is not resolved, more damage will be done. Now the dead family has forty-nine horses and cattle and funeral utensils. Is it possible that they will be equal?" The woman asked seriously, holding a riding whip.

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"May there be peace." The leaders of the two clans prostrated themselves on the ground and shouted loudly.

Liu Yena waved his hand and asked another person to step forward and said: "Is it a crime to steal the property of a fellow soldier?"

"Convicted."

"If you steal one from an official, prepare five, and if you are private, prepare ten. If you steal two pieces of dried meat from someone, you should pay twenty yuan. Do you have any objections?"

"No."

Lu Shen looked at it for a while, feeling worried.

Liu Yena, I heard, was very obedient in front of Mr. Chen and was willing to serve him, but I didn't expect that he was such a person behind his back.

Si Chen, the hen, made Lu Shen very disgusted and even a little disgusted. How could Hu people be like this?

While I was thinking about it, a scream came from not far away.

He turned around and saw a Jie man being tied up and thrown to the ground. Several knights stepped forward in turn and trampled his ankles with their horse hooves. Those screams just now should have been caused by the ankles being trampled or even crushed.

What crime was committed?

He had heard of this kind of tribal punishment, called "crushing punishment." It existed during the Xiongnu period. "Rossing and twisting their joints" was a punishment imposed on people who committed crimes or military laws but did not commit crimes that would lead to death.

The execution was carried out by the rolling officials, sometimes using wheels instead of horses.

The rollers decide on their own the parts of the body to be rolled, the number of times to be rolled, the weight of the vehicle, etc. It is very cruel.

This woman!

Tribal leaders generally serve as military commanders and judges, and they pronounce sentences according to their laws. Logically speaking, it doesn't matter. The law is the law. If you think it is cruel, just abolish these corporal punishments, but the judgments made by others are all based on the law.

Yes, maybe it’s so commonplace that I don’t take it seriously.

But Lu Shen still felt a little uncomfortable when a woman personally sentenced a man to death.

When Lu Shen left, Duan Shefuchen happened to be ordered to enter the tent.

Seeing someone performing torture, he stayed for a while.

But his attention was more focused on the Jie cavalry.

Last year, a scholar from Hebei went to western Liaoning to seek refuge with Murong Xuan. They had a conversation while passing by. The man said contemptuously that Shao was relying on women to make his fortune. He didn't believe it at first, but after seeing it today, he believed it a little bit.

Is that Mrs. Liu from Shi Le? It would be a pity if she is a great beauty.

While I was disdainful, I was also a little envious of Shao Thief. How could he be so good at coaxing women? One man deceived thousands of soldiers. If he coaxed ten women at the same time, wouldn't it be tens of thousands of soldiers?

Duan Shefuchen secretly married off his daughter when he returned home, so as not to be missed by the Shao thief and rob the family property.

Never let Shao Thief get close to his own female relatives!

After leaving angrily, Duan Shefuchen quickly entered the tent and saluted respectfully.

"She Fuchen, when you went south to Zhangwu last year, you didn't work hard. Why?" Shao Xun was talking with Zhang Bin when he saw Duan Shefuchen coming in and asked.

"Ming Gong is the hero of the world, he dare not make mistakes." Duan Shefuchen replied.

Shao Xun nodded and asked, "Why didn't you come a few days ago?"

When this matter was brought up, She Fuchen became very angry and gnashed his teeth and said: "The evil nephew Ji Lu Jian is selfish and ungrateful. He tricked me into raising troops in the pasture, but he brought his four brothers to visit Ming Gong in person. I have also passed several times.

Genius knows, so he came in a hurry."

Shao Xun laughed.

Zhang Bin said at the side: "She Fuchen, the Duke of Western Liao wanted to ask for the post of General of Yutian Town for his third brother Duan Shujun. However, Duke Chen knew that you were respectful and did not agree. This is a gift for reincarnation, so don't forget it."

Duan She Fuchen bowed again and said with choked eyes: "I dare not or forget this great kindness and virtue."

Shao Xun asked him to get up and asked: "Where is Duan Mobo? You didn't tell him?"

"Duan Mobo is already on the way." She Fuchen replied.

Of course I informed him, but I informed him after he set off. In short, let him slow down.

Now that we know the truth, it seems unnecessary. But in this world, is it okay not to be more cautious?

Duan Mobo is miserable. He has no status or official position and can only be a local tycoon. He may even be expelled by Youzhou generals in the future. Of course, before that, Duan Mobo's tribe may have been expelled by him.

Duan Ji, Lu and his brothers divided it up.

"I will not stay in Youzhou for long. After I leave, if someone attacks Beiping or Youzhou, you must respect the military orders of the Governor You Tong and send out troops to fight. On weekdays, you can sow and reap, and no one will care about you.

You guys. Before the end of the year, I will set up governors and captains to control the military towns. At that time, someone will come to discuss with you." Shao Xun said: "Don't cause trouble. Only by relying on me can you survive. Murong

Han is in western Liaoning, and he is eager to annex your tribe now. Think about it carefully, after being defeated by Murong, will you survive?"

"Yes." Duan Shefuchen agreed immediately without any hesitation.

Maybe some people thought that once Shao Xun left, they could continue to dominate, but Duan Shefuchen was not that stupid.
To be continued...