Shan Wu Cheng!
The streets leading to the prefect's manor were filled with commoners from all directions. They were all excited, crying, and carefree.
Tian Qiong sat on his warhorse and looked at them. He looked at the people who were so excited when they saw the Xiongnu's heads that they couldn't help but cry out in joy. They couldn't help but hug their tears and cry.
One could imagine how many casualties and suffering the Xiongnu had brought to the border people over the past few decades.
Looking at them, Tian Meng couldn't help but think of the famous saying of the famous champion Hou Huo Qubing," If the Xiongnu isn't destroyed, what is home?"
Perhaps the former Marquis Champion had experienced this scene more than once. He had seen the suffering of the people on the border more than once. It had even left a deep and indelible mark in his heart, making him determined to destroy the Xiongnu!
Therefore, when Emperor Wu wanted to build a luxurious mansion for him and let him start a family, he flatly refused. The Xiongnu had not been destroyed, so how could it be a home?
The enemies of the Han Dynasty had not been completely eliminated, and the people were still deeply threatened by the Xiongnu. How could he start a family first?
Tian Qiong calmly rode on his horse and led the team forward slowly.
At this moment, an old man with white hair and beard squeezed out of the crowd and came to Tian Meng's side.
"Prefect, good job killing them. You killed them well. These damn Xiongnu dogs!”
"This old man kneels down before you!"
The old man was so excited that he wanted to bow to Tian Ke.
Seeing this, Tian Meng quickly dismounted and helped him up. He looked at him and said,
"Old man, you mustn't do that. I'm a soldier of the Great Han, so it's my duty to kill the Xiongnu!”
"Mayor, of my family of nine, five were killed by the Xiongnu, and three were taken to the grasslands. I don't know if they're still alive or not.”
"If it wasn't for this old man's old age and weak body, and his inability to ride a horse, this old man would have long taken his weapon and charged into the grasslands to fight the Xiongnu!”
The old man said to Tian Meng with tears streaming down his face.
Tian Kui felt extremely sad. How miserable it was for an old man to cry in front of you.
Not only this old man, but which other people here had not been persecuted by the Xiongnu?
Tian Meng shook his head and couldn't bear to think too much. After comforting the old man, he looked around at the countless gazes that were looking at him. Looking at these commoners, he suddenly shouted,
"People, today, I will use the heads of these Xiongnu people to pay tribute to the people who have died in our border areas and to comfort the countless heroic souls who have been killed by the Xiongnu!”
"That's great, prefect. Let's use their heads to pay tribute to the dead border people!”
"Use their heads to offer sacrifices to the heroic souls!"
"Sacrifice them!"
"Sacrifice them!"
The crowd erupted with countless loud voices of agreement. They hated the Xiongnu to the bone, and using their heads as a sacrifice would just be enough to vent the hatred in their hearts!
Without any hesitation, Tian Qiong led his troops to a large open space in the center of Shanwu City, followed by countless people!
Tian Qiong ordered his men to pile up these 4,000 heads into a temple and then erected a huge memorial tablet!
Then, he ordered people to light up the capital temple made of human heads in front of the memorial tablet!
Although the burnt smell spread in all directions, countless commoners did not leave. Instead, they quietly watched. Then, one by one, the commoners came to the memorial tablet to pay their respects and offer incense.
Tian Qiong felt complicated. In the future, he wanted to change this memorial tablet into a stone tablet and erect it here so that the people could come and pay their respects at any time, so that they could remember the pain that the Xiongnu had brought to the border people!
The memorial ceremony continued, and countless people in Shanwu City came to pay their respects. This scene would probably last for a few days!
After Tian Meng had the soldiers return to the barracks, he did not stay any longer. He and the officials who had already arrived headed for the prefect's manor.
Tian Wei was in front, Zhang Zhong, Yang Desheng, Yanmen County Supervisor and other officials were behind.
Zhang Zhong, Yang Desheng, and the others saw everything that had happened today. At this moment, their feelings were extremely complicated.
They also hated the Xiongnu to the bone, but they could do nothing to them.
They did not expect that this newly appointed young prefect would have such courage and courage. He led less than 2,000 people and dared to attack the Xiongnu, and even brought back so many Xiongnu heads.
This made them feel a little incredulous!
They didn't understand how this young prefect did it. It was unimaginable!
Soon, everyone arrived at the main hall of the Governor's Manor!
Tian Qiong sat at the head of the table while the officials stood on both sides.
"The prefect's actions are really satisfying!”
The main assistant of the prefect, Zhang Zhong, was the first to sigh and say to Tian Meng, who was sitting in the seat of honor.
"That's right. The prefect has killed so many Xiongnu people, so it will definitely boost the morale of our Yanmen Prefecture!”
Yang Desheng bowed and said.
Following that, many of the officials also said respectfully.
Tian Qiong looked calm. He knew that after this incident, his prestige among the people of Yanmen County and the officials would reach a very high level.
After many officials explained, some officials couldn't help but ask about how Tian Qiong had killed the Xiongnu on the grasslands.
Tian Qiong didn't hide anything and told everyone.
Hearing Tian Meng's words, the officials 'eyes gradually widened, and they were so shocked that they were speechless for a long time.
He had actually killed more than 15,000 Xiongnu!
It turned out that the heads they brought back were only a portion of the Xiongnu people they had killed!
"This time, the Xiongnu have suffered a huge blow. I'm afraid they won't let this go. Immediately pass on my prefect's order and send people to inform the prefects of the surrounding counties. Remind them to strictly defend and not let the Xiongnu take advantage of the loophole to attack!”
After everyone calmed down, Tian Meng gave them an order.
"Yes, prefect. I will immediately arrange for someone to inform him!”
Zhang Zhong replied.
Tian Qiong nodded and then discussed some important matters with the officials before letting them leave.
However, there was one official who did not leave!
"Prefect, this time you led the army to attack and caused such a huge commotion in the Xiongnu. This matter is not small. In terms of responsibility, this lowly official should report the situation to the Imperial Court so that the Imperial Court can know and be prepared.”
The Imperial Censor Cao Zheng said respectfully to Tian Meng.
Tian Qiong looked at him and nodded slightly."Censor Cao, it's fine. Just report it truthfully. Later, this prefect will also report this battle's achievements to the Imperial Court!”
The imperial censor was an official sent by the imperial court to supervise a county. Other than being responsible for supervising the county, he was also responsible for supervising the prefect!
This was also a form of restriction the imperial court had on the border officials!
Now that Cao Zhengxian had asked for his name and not directly reported it to the court, it was obvious that he respected him very much.
Tian Meng naturally wouldn't make things difficult for him!
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