Chen Jiao had just led the army and set up camp in a valley about twenty miles away from the Xiongnu camp.
He received an envoy from the Huns.
This shocked Chen Jiao.
She was just about to roll up her sleeves and have a big fight with the Huns, and earn some heads by the way. Chen Jiao was lacking in everything, except military merit, which was most lacking among the nobles of the Han Dynasty.
Originally, Chen Jiao's original intention was to simply pull the envoy out, behead him, and send his head back to anger the Huns.
However, since ancient times in China, when the two armies are fighting, the envoys will not be killed.
Even the envoy of Yi and Di.
If you kill the messenger without permission, you will be scolded until you can no longer take care of yourself.
Even in a chaotic place like Anton, such an approach is not advisable. What if Chen Xu or someone is up to something?
Chen Jiao had to be on guard.
Therefore, the Hun envoy was received by Chen Jiao.
However, as soon as they met, Chen Jiao was so frightened by the conditions offered by the other party.
"What did you say?" Chen Jiao couldn't believe her ears and quickly asked the translator beside her: "Are you sure there is no translation error?"
"Captain, I made no mistake in the translation, that's it!" The translator said categorically: "The Huns envoy said that his master was willing to sacrifice 200,000 livestock in exchange for the captain returning him to his country!"
"Two hundred thousand livestock!" Chen Jiao's hands were trembling.
Even two hundred thousand lambs are a wealth of huge value!
What's more, since it is livestock, it must include cattle and horses.
Two hundred thousand livestock!
The most conservative estimate is that it is worth tens of millions or even hundreds of millions.
Even the Emperor of Chang'an would probably be very excited.
However, Chen Jiao was very curious: What was the reason that made the Huns willing to sacrifice so many livestock without even fighting?
Chen Jiao is not the playboy she was a few years ago who didn't eat the fireworks of the world, so why not eat minced meat.
In fact, he and his eldest brother were ordered to monitor and restrain Wu Heng and Xianbei in the past two years.
They still have a certain understanding of the economy of the grassland peoples.
Two hundred thousand livestock, no matter what kind of livestock they are, even if they are old or weak, is a huge wealth to any tribe!
For example, the Wuheng people had thousands of settlements and a population of 30,000, but their livestock number was only 70,000 cattle and sheep and several thousand horses.
The number of these cattle, sheep and horses was only due to the arrival of the Han family, which brought new animal husbandry and veterinary technology, that allowed them to have such a large number of livestock herds.
Before the arrival of the Han family, the livestock herds of the Wuheng people were less than two-thirds of this number.
In other words, a herd of about 40,000 to 50,000 cattle and sheep and 3,000 to 5,000 horses can support a tribe of 20,000 to 30,000 people on the grassland.
Two hundred thousand livestock can at least feed a large tribe of seventy or eighty thousand people!
And a large tribe with a population of 70,000 to 80,000 people can be counted clearly on five fingers in the entire Xiongnu.
Now, the Huns gave up the wealth of one of the top five tribes in their country in exchange for the Han army letting them live.
No matter how much Chen Jiao thought about it, she felt it was unreliable.
He cleared his throat and said to the Hun envoy: "I am a Han official, and I am willing to communicate privately with Yi and Di traitors. Don't try to smear my name!"
Although on the surface he is righteous and awe-inspiring, like a messenger of light.
But in fact, everyone who is familiar with this uncle knows that.
The great Han Long Linghou, the queen's second brother, was a black-hearted man who ate people without spitting out their bones and had no moral integrity at all.
Back then, they could even turn a blind eye to the unspoken rule of using money to do things!
Now, it’s even more amazing!
Chen Jiao's wealth and status are almost built on numerous bones.
I don’t know how many Japanese slaves were drained of their last drop of blood by him.
Even after he died, he was still counting money for him!
Therefore, Chen Jiao actually had the idea of those 200,000 livestock in mind.
When Chen Jiao thought about it, since the Huns dared to ask for 200,000 livestock, then whether it was a trap or not, they must have 200,000 livestock in their hands!
At that time, in the Battle of Mayi, Xiliu Camp captured millions of cattle, sheep and horses. The world was shocked and the emperor was overjoyed. He personally issued an edict to comfort the generals of Xiliu Camp. Wei Chi of Xiliu Camp even directly received the title of marquis because of this. , a food town of 2,300 households!
In Xiliu Camp, other generals also received numerous rewards.
Two hundred thousand livestock, in Chen Jiao's opinion, is enough for him to establish a faction based on it.
Maybe, I can use this meritorious service to try to operate the position of governor of the Andong Protectorate.
The messenger became anxious after hearing what the translator said.
He naturally knew how dangerous his master and tribe were.
Those tribes that are threatened may rebel at any time!
He had no choice but to kneel down and plead: "General Rong of the Han Dynasty: My lord Tushe was bewitched by Lan Tushe's Lan Tuoxin, so he came to invade your country. Now, my lord has witnessed your majesty. I am deeply afraid, so I would like to offer 200,000 cattle, sheep and horses to pray for your country’s forgiveness! General, please think twice!”
"And my lord Tushe has said that if your country is unwilling to accept my lord's kindness, then my lord still has 30,000 warriors and 20,000 string masters, all of whom are capable of hundreds of battles. If we fight to the death with your country, Even if you win, I'm afraid your country will also pay a price, and if my lord is defeated, he will kill all the livestock and destroy them all!"
"Please ask the Han Dynasty general to think twice!"
The translator translated this person's words to Chen Jiao.
After hearing this, Chen Jiao had a smile on her face.
Chen Jiao felt very comfortable hearing the words of the Huns envoy.
However, this person also unintentionally exposed a piece of information.
These Huns were instigated by others.
Who instigated it?
A Hun noble named Landosin!
Who is this person? What is his status among the Huns?
Chen Jiao was too lazy to guess.
But what is certain is that he is definitely a big shot! If he were not a big shot, he would not be able to fool and encourage so many Huns to come to Anton.
Thinking of this, Chen Jiao twisted her mouth and said in an extremely sacred voice: "So that your envoy will know that your country's invasion of our land of Anton has been anticipated by the Holy Emperor of the Han Dynasty more than a month ago. The relevant edicts and The order has been given to us and the emperor's minions a long time ago! Therefore, your country's invasion this time is completely seeking death! The emperor of Han Dynasty, with his eyes like a torch, has already known the route, number and time of your invasion! "
These words are naturally both true and false.
But when the Hun envoy heard this, he was so frightened that he peed.
"That's it...that's it..." He fell to the ground stupidly, completely confused.
The emperor of the Han Dynasty had long been said to be the reincarnation of a god on the grasslands.
Born to be sacred, it is said that on the day of birth, there are gods protecting the law, and auspiciousness descending from the sky.
Emperor Taizong of the Han Dynasty took a fancy to him at a glance and designated him as his successor!
As soon as he ascended the throne, he immediately displayed various miracles and great power.
In the Battle of Mayi, the Divine Cavalry was even ordered to join the battle. Horribly, the Zhelan Iron Cavalry, which once suppressed the world, was completely defeated and uprooted by the Divine Cavalry.
Such a god is naturally omniscient, omnipotent, and omniscient.
The messenger did not doubt that he was there.
After all, when it comes to feudal superstition, nomads are more powerful.
This is like Buddhism in later generations.
In China, it is called Zen Buddhism, but on the grasslands it is Yellow Buddhism.
Zen Buddhism plays Zen Buddhism, while Huang Jiao plays Living Buddha.
The difference between the two is like the sun and the moon, which are thousands of miles apart.
The environment on the grassland is also the best breeding ground for religion.
Although the Hujie people do not believe in shamanism, they believe in Zoroastrianism.
And it is a mutated form of Zoroastrianism.
The Zoroastrianism that the Hujie people believe in was passed down from the Kangju people and was already a third-hand product in the hands of the Hujie people.
Moreover, during the dissemination process, various indigenous beliefs and teachings were mixed.
In general, except for the dual gods of good and evil, everything else is basically out of shape.
In the eyes of the Hujie people, there is no doubt that there is a true God in this world.
It's nothing more than whether this god is good or evil.
But both good and evil gods have great power beyond human imagination.
Not to mention mere prophecies and foreknowledge, it would be easy for someone to summon a storm, call out the anger of the earth, and awaken the plague buried deep in the ground!
So the messenger quickly lay down on the ground and cried: "The humble Hujie tribe does not dare to invade the land of God. Please let the Emperor of God let us live!"
When Chen Jiao saw it, she immediately became happy.
Is the title of the emperor's brother-in-law so useful?
Of course he won't be polite.
At that moment, the lion opened his mouth and said: "Huh! How can the sanctity of our lord, the Holy Emperor, be blasphemed!? If you want to ask for forgiveness, you can't just sacrifice animals! You also have to apologize... hmm..."
Chen Jiao thought for a while and decided to let the Huns give her emperor's brother-in-law a title to highlight the emperor's brother-in-law's greatness.
So what kind of title can set off the great Emperor of the Han Dynasty?
Didn't the Huns love to brag about the place of birth and moon in the certificate of credence?
Chen Jiao snapped her fingers and said: "You sinners, you must respectfully regard our lord, the Holy Emperor, as the 'Chanyu of Heaven'! Our Lord, the Holy Emperor, should not only rule the country with clothes and clothes, but also rule the people.
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"Do you wish to abide by the sacred Emperor of Han as the Heavenly Chanyu? Recognize that the Emperor of Han is also the ruler of the people who lead the bow?" Chen Jiao took a step forward and stared at the messenger fiercely.
"This... this... this..." The messenger was so frightened that he lost his mind.
Instinct told him that this was not possible.
but……
What this Han Dynasty nobleman said is quite right!
The emperor of the Han Dynasty was born sacred and was recognized by the world as a living god.
God, how great and stalwart he is?
Shouldn’t all human beings pray for God’s salvation?
Isn't it natural and just to respect the emperor of the Han Dynasty as the Heavenly Chanyu?
Was it just the emperor of the Han Dynasty who became Tian Chanyu?
So what is the Xiongnu Chan?
Tian Shanyu's slave?
The messenger scratched his head and ears and almost rolled on the ground.
He felt that his IQ was completely insufficient.
Moreover, he did not obtain this authorization.
He had no choice but to kneel down and say: "General of the Han Dynasty, please allow me to go back and ask for instructions from my lord Tu She!"
Chen Jiao nodded, waved her hand, and said: "Go!" After a pause, he suddenly thought of an interesting thing, and he continued: "Tell your master, if he is willing to obey me, the Great Han Saint Emperor, as the Heavenly Chanyu , then, I, the Great Han Long is waiting, and the Great Han’s uncle, Chen Jiao, is willing to vouch for it, and ask the emperor for instructions, and ask the emperor to make your lord a chanyu!"
Chen Jiao remembered that a few years ago, the emperor's brother-in-law once lamented, 'The Huns only have one chanyu? This is not good! The Xiongnu should have at least two chanyus, preferably seventeen or eight!'.
From this point of view, the emperor's brother-in-law must be willing to grant chanyu everywhere.
It is best to sell the Chanyu wholesale.
Just like he sells whale oil, the best thing is to approve and seal, the more seals, the better!
When the envoy heard this, his eyes widened, he looked at Chen Jiao and asked: "Is your country really willing to make my lord a Shanyu?"
Chen Jiao patted her chest and promised: "I promise, as long as your lord acts according to my words, the emperor will make your lord a Chanyu!"
The envoy was overjoyed and said: "General, please wait for a moment until I ask my lord for instructions and then come back!"
In the eyes of this envoy, the Han Dynasty was so powerful.
The Hujie people once thought they were the strongest cavalry in the world, but they were beaten to a bloody head by the militiamen of the Han Dynasty.
This allowed the Hujie people to understand the world clearly.
At this moment, this great aristocrat of the Han Dynasty patted his chest and promised that as long as they were willing to abide by the Chinese Emperor as the Heavenly Chanyu, the Chinese Emperor would be willing to help their master, take over the Chanyu court, and replace the military ministers.
If we can get the support of the Han Dynasty and the master becomes a Chanyu, then wouldn't these slaves also be able to achieve great success?
This really made the messenger so excited that he could hardly control himself! (To be continued.)
