Huo Lingyao is a very interesting person. She deliberately pretends to be deep and sophisticated, but some of her occasional small actions still betray her deeply. This so-called leader who wears long boots and carries a scimitar on his waist is actually just an inexperienced leader.
Just a girl.
Huo Lingyao came to Chang'an to meet with Liu Ziguang this time. Huo Lingyao brought a hundred powerful cavalry. At first, the people who returned to the army were very arrogant and asked for a formal meeting. Military and political officials from both sides had to be present, but Liu Ziguang refused. He wanted to talk.
Yes, we can talk quietly in private, and only Princess Xiangxiang can attend. The people who returned to the headquarters were angry at that time and wanted to make trouble with their swords drawn. However, Princess Xiangxiang calmed her down with her kind words and resolutely agreed to the offer of General Zhengxi.
A slightly "excessive" request.
Some things have been discussed before, including the Red Shirt Army providing shelter to the remaining armed forces of the Hui tribe, and the two armies fighting together to support some armor, swords, guns, arrows, etc. However, serious differences have emerged regarding the distribution of benefits after the war.
Princess Xiangxiang inherited her father's legacy and wanted to build a large Huibu country. She and the Ming Dynasty could become brothers. They could pay tribute every year and come to the court every year. However, the Ming Dynasty was not allowed to station troops in the Hetao area and was not allowed to interfere.
Returning to the internal affairs of the ministry, Liu Ziguang would certainly not agree to such an unreasonable request. He had only one plan, which was to completely surrender to the Ming Dynasty, and the imperial court would dispatch officials and station troops. This was an absolutely non-negotiable condition.
The matter reached a deadlock at this point, and Dong Xiaowan happened to come to disrupt the situation, so it was temporarily suspended, and now it entered into formal negotiations.
Huo Lingyao said: "If the Ming Dynasty is allowed to send officials and station troops, what is the difference between it and being ruled by the Xixia people? Isn't it just to fight for the freedom of the country that our sons and daughters shed their blood when we return to the tribe? The general's request is too much.
, we cannot agree to it and will not agree to it.”
Liu Ziguang looked at the angry Princess Xiangxiang and sneered: "Of course there is a difference. The Xixia people's rule is extremely cruel. They go to war everywhere, and your people have become their cheap cannon fodder. And
The Mongolian nobles enjoy the right of first night to the women of your tribe. If this continues, the tribe will be destroyed in a short time. However, we, the Heaven of Heaven, will never implement those tyranny. Not only will the Heaven of China not force your people to serve as soldiers.
, will also send troops to protect you, and silk, porcelain, cloth, machines, and tools from the Central Plains will also be sent from afar. The price is cheap and the quantity is sufficient. You no longer have to work hard to cross the Great Wall to exchange for these goods, and you will live happily ever after.
Isn’t it bad that all I have lost is my so-called sex life?”
Huo Lingyao said: "Since ancient times, Han people and foreigners have never lived in peace. Our tribe will never be willing to be ruled by anyone. Let's take a step back and bow to the Ming Dynasty and provide 10,000 Sanhe horses and furs every year."
For iron ore and other items, the Ming Dynasty can station a minister who returns to Xinjiang, but garrisoning troops is absolutely impossible."
Liu Ziguang sneered: "Ten thousand Sanhe horses, do the Celestial Empire care about it? To tell you the truth, today's Ming Dynasty is no longer the Ming Dynasty before. Even the country's power during the Han and Tang Dynasties is not as strong as our current situation. The Hetao area has been around since ancient times.
It has been the sacred territory of us Han people since then. You returned to the tribe and just migrated here later. This is equivalent to saying that we are the landlord and you are the tenants. Now that the landlord wants to build a fence for the house, does he still need to ask for your consent? You can do that if you want.
, It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to, Ming Dynasty will decide on this place!”
Huo Lingyao said anxiously: "General, what is your logic? Our people have been living in the Hetao area for generations, planting crops and grazing cattle and sheep. How can you just say that we are landlords? Besides, now in the Ming Dynasty
The country's power is not as strong as the general said, right? A behemoth like the Xixia Empire is staring at you in the west, and you haven't even recovered Jiayuguan, how dare you compare it to the Han and Tang Dynasties? Now Ningxia Huijiang has been occupied by 100,000 Xixia troops
, my compatriots are being slaughtered and humiliated every day and every night. I can't bear them to suffer such torture anymore. In order to get rid of these bandits as soon as possible, I deigned to come and talk to you. Do you really think that you are missing?
With our help, can’t we regain our homeland when we return to our hometown? How arrogant!”
The last three words were said in a protracted voice. It was obvious that Liu Ziguang's words had deeply angered Princess Xiangxiang. Her words became more and more intense. Her face was red and her chest was heaving. It seemed that she was not ready to reach an agreement.
Falling out.
Hearing Princess Xiangxiang scolding him, Liu Ziguang smiled instead of getting angry, "Princess Xiangxiang is young after all, and she doesn't hold back her words, but I like it. Hehe, I see your mouth is dry after talking so much. Come on, have a drink."
Tea, Biluochun of Jiangnan."
Liu Ziguang personally picked up the teapot and poured tea into the cup in front of Princess Xiangxiang, but she didn't appreciate it at all. Instead, she looked at Liu Ziguang with a vigilant pervert's eyes, and instead of drinking his Biluochun, she took out some of his Biluochun.
He brought the water bag to his mouth and took a sip.
While Princess Xiangxiang was drinking water, Liu Ziguang said again: "The athletes of the Huibu are skilled in bow and horse. Of course I dare not underestimate them, but that was all in the past. Now the princess has only 300 old, weak, sick and disabled people under her command.
, I guess it is not easy to gather a hundred guards to come to Chang'an City today. With these family backgrounds, it is not easy to fight against a hundred thousand Xixia troops, right? Even if you really succeed one day, it will definitely be a success.
It's time for Princess Xiang to have children and grandchildren. Will the victory at that time still be meaningful? And relying on our red shirt army, we can drive away the Xixia people in half a year. We can do whatever we want with the territory we have taken, so that you can continue to live there.
It’s already a gift, and you still want to become the king, aren’t you having too much of an appetite?”
This is the truth. The current Princess Xiangxiang is actually just a bare-bones commander. She has no capital to negotiate terms with Liu Ziguang. Since everyone has spoken so directly, Princess Xiangxiang had no choice but to use her final trump card.
"I am willing to sacrifice myself in exchange for the chance to return to the ministry." Princess Xiangxiang said resolutely.
Liu Ziguang pretended to be dumbfounded: "What? Why did Princess Xiangxiang say this?"
Feeding tigers with one's body was a decision made by Princess Xiangxiang when she came. The Red Shirt Army under General Zhengxi of the Ming Dynasty was the strongest army in the world. Even the remote herdsmen who returned to Xinjiang knew this, and in exchange for the red shirt
Among the costs of helping the army to fight, the most cost-effective thing is to sacrifice oneself. Princess Xiangxiang is very confident in her appearance and body. The title of the most beautiful woman in Huijiang is not just a boast, and natural body fragrance is not available to everyone.
Yes, one of the reasons why the Western Xia Army attacked back home was to snatch Princess Xiangxiang to be Emperor Galdan's concubine. So Huo Lingyao knew her own value very well. Since ancient times, heroes love beauties, and General Zhengxi is a rare hero.
, will naturally be moved by her proposal.
To be honest, the simple-minded Princess Xiangxiang underestimated Liu Ziguang. Yes, Liu Ziguang had fallen in love with Huo Lingyao from the beginning, otherwise he would not have put down his body and had a secret talk with her in person. It was just a tribal armed force of 300 people. Just find anyone.
The matter was settled by the general. The cunning Liu Ziguang's conditions were just asking for high prices. He knew very well that there was no benefit in taking over the Hetao area to the Ming Dynasty. Those worms from the imperial court went to Ningxia to serve as officials.
In less than three years, the land will be scraped three feet away. It would be strange if it does not provoke a popular uprising by then. The Hui-Han vendetta is no joke. Once the killings begin, the national hatred will not be resolved for a hundred years.
Only a conditional offer of return to the Ministry would be in his best interest. This was the purpose of his personal negotiation with Huo Lingyao.
Completely subdue the Hui tribe, slowly integrate them, assimilate them, and use Hui to control Hui, just like what was done on the Mongolian grasslands. In name, Chahar Khan Zhamuhe is ruling, but in fact the Red Shirts are not behind it.
The financial and material resources are supporting it, and the core of the Hui tribe is Huo Lingyao. As long as this little girl is surrendered, it is equivalent to conquering the entire Hui tribe.
Huo Lingyao thought Liu Ziguang didn't hear clearly, so she said again: "As long as you promise to protect our body when we return to the headquarters, I am willing to dedicate myself to you. I can swear according to the Koran that when the enemies are driven away and we return to the headquarters to establish the country,
I will marry you."
Liu Ziguang said hypocritically: "It's inappropriate! How can I take advantage of others' danger? How can I trade the affairs of the imperial court? It's inappropriate. Don't mention this matter again."
Huo Lingyao stood up all of a sudden, with a sharp knife in his hand. The blade was pressed against her white neck and said: "If you promise me, I will splatter you with blood today!"
Dare to fall in love or force marriage? Liu Ziguang had no choice but to hold his head in his hands and pretend to think hard. After a while, he raised his head and took a look. Huo Lingyao's eyes were filled with tears. The knife in his hand had cut through the flesh, and a trace of blood appeared. Look at this situation,
If Liu Ziguang refused to agree, she would probably kill herself on the spot.
The woman who returned to the headquarters was very hot-tempered. Liu Ziguang did not dare to show off any more. He stood up and said solemnly: "Okay! Today, I will avoid the risk of being punished by the court and agree to you for the time being."
As soon as he said this, Huo Lingyao, who was tense, relaxed and spread out on the chair, as if he had collapsed. After a while, he cheered up and said: "Okay, I will swear in front of everyone tomorrow.
, I’ll give you a promise, it’s getting late, I’ll say goodbye.”
The meeting ended successfully. Liu Ziguang personally delivered Princess Xiangxiang to the gate. Looking at her slender figure on the horse gradually leaving, Marquis Zhenwu shrugged his nose. The air was still filled with the faint fragrance of daughter, Qin's heart
spleen.
"I'm a little shameless this time." Liu Ziguang said to himself, turned around and went back home. He sneezed several times while walking on the road. He looked at the sky in confusion. It's not cold today. Who is scolding him?
I?
At this time, Dong Xiaowan in the hotel has not yet fallen asleep, and is pinching the pillow fiercely, as if he is Liu Ziguang, "He is a bad guy, has no conscience, he doesn't even ask for anything if he comes to his door, he just knows how to hook up with Princess Xiangxiang, he is a pervert! Beat him up"