"Haha..." The military minister laughed loudly, put his hand on his chest, invited Liejiaomi and his party, and said, "Brother, please check in first!"
"Follow your will!" Liejiaomi bowed his head deeply.
The accompanying Wusun nobles touched their heads to the ground to express their submission.
This made the Hun nobles behind the military officials feel a little more comfortable.
The military officials then stepped forward, took Lie Jiaomi's hand, and walked side by side towards the king's tent.
It's like what happened in the past when Laoshang Shanyu was in power and Lie Jiaomi came to the court of the Huns.
After entering the king's tent, the guests and guests were seated separately.
"Brother, I invite you here this time to inform you of something: the Huns have decided to destroy Dayuan..." As soon as they sat down, the military officials eagerly said to Lie Jiaomi: "According to King Zuo Xian
According to the report, Dawan has a population of more than 300,000 and at least 200,000 slaves. These are all wealth. The Huns are willing to share this wealth with Wusun!"
Following the words of the military officials, the Wusun nobles also started whispering.
Perhaps because of history, tradition and customs, Wusun's political system is very loose.
Its political structure is more decentralized than that of the Xiongnu.
In the Xiongnu, when the Chanyu issued an order, even the vassals Wuheng and Xianbei must obey 100%, otherwise, they would only perish.
Maodun and the two previous generations of Chanyus used iron and blood to establish the absolute authority of the Chanyus.
But in Wusun, this is not the case.
Because of tradition and history, Wusun implements a primitive clan system.
This is a primitive system that is even more backward and inefficient than the tribal system.
The interior of Wusun is divided into three urns.
Each Wenghou is the leader of a clan, controlling their respective tribes and armies.
Because of historical reasons, in fact, these three Wenghou are not even from the same nation.
Zuohou Kundun is a member of the Wusun tribe. The name Kundun means King's Shield in the Wusun language. Because in the Wusun language, Kun and Mi are connected, and Mi means son of the god, so everything
The kings of Wusun, after taking the throne, would add the word "mi" to the end of their names.
Examples include hunting arrogant, wengguimi, military beard and so on.
And this Zuohou Kundun was the eldest son of Liejiaomi. In fact, his status was the same as that of King Zuoxian of the Xiongnu.
If everything goes well, then in the future, after he ascends the throne as Kunmo, he will add the word "mi" to the end of his name, called Kundunmi.
It's just that Kundun is not in good health.
But Kundun's son Junxu is favored by many people. Although he is still in his infancy, Wusun shaman has already predicted that he will lead Wusun to prosperity.
At this moment, Kundun was standing behind Liejiaomi, faithfully performing his duties as King of Shields.
Next to Kundun is his younger brother, Wusun Dalu Nimo.
Dalu is the official name of Wusun, which is probably similar to the prime minister in China. He is responsible for assisting the king and governing the country.
However, this big man's eyes were cold and he looked at the Huns in a rather unkind way.
Everyone knows that this Dalu is an ambitious guy. What's more important is that his strength has expanded rapidly recently. With his huge financial resources, he has won over two princes in Wusun and made them inclined.
Dalu.
On the left and right sides of Liejiaomi, there were two Wenghou whose positions were leaning toward Dalu.
The right hou Zhexiu and the middle hou Sasi.
Zhexiu is a man with dark hair and brown eyes.
Zhexiu's ancestor was the leader of a powerful tribe in the Yuezhi country in the past. Thirty years ago, Wusun and the Xiongnu formed an alliance to launch the final battle against the Yuezhi. It was Zhexiu's ancestor who turned against the Yuezhi and caused the Yuezhi to be completely
rout.
Even the Yuezhi Royal Court was set on fire by Zhexiu's father himself.
Therefore, in essence, Zhexiu is actually a Yuezhi person.
Qixiu himself has never concealed this point.
Wusun and the Xiongnu also knew it clearly.
This time, the Xiongnu called for marching westward to eradicate the Yuezhi people. Zhexiu was the most active supporter in Wusun. The reason was simple: if the Yuezhi people were not destroyed, Zhexiu and his tribe would be destroyed if they came back for revenge.
, definitely the first to lie down.
Zhexiu knew very well that the Yuezhi people would never treat traitors lightly.
So after hearing what the military officials said, Zhexiu was already a little ready to make a move.
But Sasi on the other side looked indifferent.
There were many gold ornaments hanging on Sa Si's body, and he wore a weird pointed felt hat on his head. His face was like a Hun noble, with several scars cut by knives. It seemed that this Wusun's middle prince
, somewhat ferocious.
As the leader of the Cypriots in Wusun, Sasi was too lazy to care about what the Huns wanted to do.
If Dalu hadn't given him a gold bribe...
He didn't even bother to care about the quarrel between Kunmo's two sons.
Liejiaomi glanced at his son and ministers with his cloudy eyes. Liejiaomi was very clear about Wusun's current situation.
Except for Youhou Zhexiu, everyone else did not agree with following the Xiongnu to the west to fight against the Yuezhi.
However, as the master and supreme ruler of the country, Liejiaomi's experience told him that if he refused the request of the military officials face to face, Wusun would be regarded as an enemy by the Xiongnu.
The Huns never showed mercy to their enemies.
Therefore, after thinking for a moment, Liejiaomi stood up and respectfully asked the military officials: "Honorable Great Chanyu, how many slaves can Wusun get by conquering Dawan?"
On the prairie, slaves are the most important asset of a country and nation.
The strength of the Xiongnu was built on the bones of slaves.
Without the support of slaves, how could the Huns claim to control hundreds of thousands of people with a population base of less than one million?
Without slaves, it would be even more impossible for Wusun to be able to maintain tens of thousands of cavalry with a total population of less than 300,000!
Since the beginning of mankind, the main theme on this prairie has been to enslave others and be enslaved by others.
Therefore, the issue of hunting arrogance goes straight to the core.
The military officer's breathing also began to become heavier.
The Huns were wary of Wusun.
At least after the military officials came to the throne, they were extremely wary of the country of their adopted uncle.
The Wusun of today is not the little brother who needed the wings and protection of the Huns thirty years ago.
The population is close to 300,000, and the population is at least 40,000 to 50,000.
Such a force is to the west of the Xiongnu, adjacent to the small countries in the Western Regions.
The military ministers were really worried. What if the Wusun people continued to be strong in the future, but the Xiongnu fell into weakness?
On this grassland, the most worthless things are the so-called feelings, morality and loyalty.
Therefore, the military ministers had to spare no effort to tie Wusun into the Huns' chariot, and use the war against the west to consume Wusun's strength under the banner of annihilating the Yueshi.
Since they had such a calculation, the military officials would certainly not leave Wusun an opportunity to strengthen himself.
Therefore, the military minister straightened his face and asked, "Kunmo can't trust me?"
Even the title of brother was thrown aside.
The Hun nobles in the tent looked at each other angrily, and if they had any disagreement, they would attack Xie Jiaomi.
The Huns could definitely do such a thing.
In history, they could even kill their own father, let alone an ‘uncle’ who was already a little restless?
Liejiaomi looked around at the angry-looking Hun nobles and met their provocative eyes without fear.
As a Wusun who grew up among the Huns, Liejiaomi knows the personality of the Huns very well.
Weakness was a crime among the Huns.
Facing the threats and intimidation of the Huns, the only correct approach is to retaliate forcefully.
"It's not that I can't trust the Great Chanyu..." Lie Jiaomi looked at the military minister calmly and said: "It's because the matter is serious and I need the Chanyu to give me a promise. One person will sacrifice himself on a white horse facing the sun, moon, heaven and earth.
A promise sworn in blood!"
Sacrificing a white horse to the sky is the most solemn ceremony of the Wusun people, and swearing an oath in blood is the most solemn promise of the Xiongnu.
Those who violate it will be abandoned by the gods.
Although, even so, even if such an agreement is made, the possibility of violation still exists in the future.
But at least, if a certain bottom line is not touched, such a vow is unlikely to be broken.
The military officials looked at Xie Jiaomi and burst into laughter.
He waved his hand and asked the excited ministers to sit down, stretched out his hand, and said to Liejiaomi: "Since my brother insists on it, then I will make such a promise to my brother!"
"Dadanghu, go ask the high priest to prepare a ceremony to sacrifice to the sky. Tomorrow, I, the Great Chanyu, and Wusun Kunmo will face the White Mountain and swear an oath to the sun, moon, heaven, earth and the gods!"
"As you wish, noble plow Gutu!" A Hun noble stood up and touched his head to the ground.
Hearing this, Liejiaomi also stretched out his hand, high-fived the military officials, and said: "Thanks to the great love of the Great Chanyu, Wusun will always be the Wusun of the Great Chanyu. Wherever the Chanyu screams, he is the enemy of Wusun!"
At this moment, Xie Jiaowei seemed to have returned to his prime.
His eyes are determined, his hands are strong, and his chest is high.
When the nobles of Wusun saw this, they stood up one after another and said: "Where the great Danyu screams, he is the enemy of Wusun!"
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After leaving the king's tent, Kundun and Nimo supported their father and walked towards their resting place.
It was a camp protected by Wusun cavalry.
This is also a tradition passed down during the special period of the relationship between Wusun and the Xiongnu in the past, and it is also the promise made by the old Shanyu to Liejiaomi: Wusun and the Xiongnu have been brothers for generations, as long as Wusun Kunmo is still a descendant of Liejiaomi, then,
The Xiongnu allowed Wusun Kunmo to have his tent and army in the royal court of the Xiongnu.
Along the way, many elderly Xiongnu nobles came one after another to salute Liejiaomi.
These people are all ministers of Laoshang and Maodun Shanyu.
As the adopted son of Modun Great Chanyu and the adopted brother raised by his elder, Great Chanyu, he was arrogant and arrogant among the Xiongnu, and he also had a wide range of supporters and defenders.
On the grassland, younger sons and younger brothers traditionally have the right to inherit part of the property from their father and elder brothers.
Including but not limited to tribesmen, slaves, troops, women, and pastures.
It is natural to imagine the arrogant and arrogant attitude of these old men from Maodun and Laoshang.
There are even some people who treat Liejiaomi as their lord, and when they meet, they will touch the bottom of their heads and shout: A certain little king, pay homage to Kunxie!
This moved Lie Jiaomi very much.
In the long past, Kunmo was not the title of King Wusun.
Kun Xie is the one!
Wusun's hometown is in Kunye.
It is a place with beautiful lakes, gurgling rivers, rich grasslands, and fat cattle and sheep.
Liejiaomi will never forget that place.
Unfortunately, I can never go back!
Liejiaomi sighed in his heart.
The former homeland is now the pasture of the Huns.
The current Kunxie is a minister of the Xiongnu.
Moreover, the current Wusun citizens and nobles are also accustomed to living at the foot of Baishan Mountain.
Even his two sons have forgotten that Wusun was once Kunxie, and Kunren is the correct name for Wusun people.
He returned to his tent and looked at the people around him. There was no Huns, all were Wusun cavalry who were loyal to him.
Liejiaomi let out a long breath, looked at the palms of his hands, and was surprised to find that they were already soaked.
"Kunmo, do we really want to go on an expedition to the west with the Huns?" Right Hou Zhexiu asked impatiently as soon as he entered the door.
Zhexiu is the most active in fighting Yuezhi people.
Not to mention, there are slaves to share.
"No!" Lie Jiaomi shook his head and said, "Wusun will not send troops. We will leave tonight and inform our troops to prepare for a night run!"
"Why?" Zhexiu asked doubtfully.
Kundun also said: "Father, didn't the Great Chanyu promise to share slaves with us?"
"Do you believe it?" Lie Jiaomi looked at his son and minister and asked, "I don't believe it anyway!"
"The military minister didn't even mention how many slaves Wusun will distribute as profit. It can be seen that he just wants to use and coerce us!" Lie Jiaomi sat down and said: "What's more, even if the military minister promised me to distribute enough slaves,
I won’t agree either!”
"Dawan is not a small country like Yarkand!" Liejiao Mi said leisurely.
After hearing this, everyone woke up one after another.
In Dawan, everyone has a certain knowledge and has had certain contacts.
That's not a soft persimmon. A big country with a population of hundreds of thousands can arm an army of tens of thousands of people. It needs at least a hundred thousand troops to be able to attack the country based on a fortified city.
And how many people are there in the entire Wusun?
What makes Liejiaomi even more vigilant is: What if the Huns use the Wusun people as cannon fodder?
Liejiaomi didn't want Wusun's warriors to fill up under the city wall of Dawan.
Without the army, no matter how beautiful the promise is, it is as fragile as a bubble. Even if the Huns keep their promise and give Wusun the promised slaves afterwards, can Wusun be able to protect them?
the answer is negative!
This is as ridiculous as a child holding gold in the busy city!
At that time, the Huns can just find any excuse and take it away.
They even turned the Wusun people into their slaves!
With the integrity of the Huns, they would definitely be able to do such a thing!
Everyone fell silent.
Finally, Dalu Nimo looked at Liejiaomi and asked, "Father, what should we do?"
"After returning home, get out of the way and move south to the south of Baishan Mountain to avoid the war between the Xiongnu and Dawan and defend the pass!" Lie Jiaomi stood up and said to everyone.
After thinking for a while, Liejiaomi added: "If the Xiongnu provokes a provocation, then we will resolutely fight back!"
The rabbit bites people when it is anxious!
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At the same time, in the Xiongnu royal tent, the military officials and their ministers were celebrating.
Pieces of plump lamb legs were presented to everyone. Everyone tore into the thick mutton on the lamb legs, and everyone's mouths were filled with oil as they ate.
In the eyes of the military officials and others, this Wusun man had already been tied to his chariot.
In this way, we will be fully confident in attacking Dawan.
By the way, it can also consume the strength of the Wusun people.
It’s really a double win!
As for the Wusun people breaking the contract or escaping in battle, such a thing was impossible in the eyes of the Huns.
The Wusun people probably don’t have the guts either!
At this time, a Xiongnu noble seemed to have remembered something, and suddenly stood up and asked: "Da Shanyu, I received a report from King Kunxie, saying that the Han Dynasty in the east came to protest again!"
"Huh?" The military minister put down the meat in his hand, spit out a bone, and asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's like this. It seems that the slaves of the Great Chanyu, those humble Xianbei people, attacked the slaves of the Han people, and the emperor of the Han Dynasty was very angry about it!" the nobleman reported with a smile.
In the eyes of the Huns, the Xianbei people were probably just like two-legged walking tools, and their status was extremely low.
Even if they are all dead, the Huns will not shed a tear for them.
You might even be happy!
"These despicable Xianbei slaves!" The military officer cursed after hearing this: "They are just as filthy as the Ding Ling people. They should have died long ago for being so despicable!"
"But..." The military minister changed his subject: "Even if Ben Chanyu doesn't care about these humble slaves, they are still Ben Chanyu's slaves and property. Let King Kunxie tell the emperor of the Han Dynasty that the alliance between the two countries has been established.
The Han Dynasty should not care about the affairs outside the Great Wall! This Shanyu did not want any Han Dynasty people to appear outside the Great Wall. He also told King Youguli to ask the Xianbei people to send a thousand slaves to atone for their sins and to be good at the border.
, provoking the Han Dynasty, this is not what slaves should do, slaves should herd horses for Ben Shanyu, contribute more war horses, cattle, sheep and gold!"
"Great Plough Guy Tu, your will is the command of God!" The nobleman touched his head to the ground and worshiped.
After thinking for a while, the military minister seemed to have remembered something, and added: "Let King Kunxie tell the Emperor of the Han Dynasty that I like their iron pots very much, and ask the Han Dynasty people to send 3,000 of them as this year's wedding.
As gifts, there are also a thousand bolts of silk, a hundred stones each of rhubarb and peppercorns, and ten thousand stones of corn!"
"Yes!" the nobleman said happily.
The iron pots of the Han Dynasty, rhubarb and Sichuan peppercorns are the most fashionable products of the Xiongnu today.
Like slaves, hard currency cannot be harder.
Especially that iron pot. Now, after experiments, the Huns discovered that it was really a wonderful thing.
With it, the Huns cavalry no longer needed to eat dried meat or drink mare's milk. They could make a fire on the spot, eat a steaming meal of mutton, boil water, and drink clean boiled water.
It can even be used as a shield.
It can be said to be a multi-functional, all-weather tool.
Some Xiongnu nobles had long ago suggested that the Han Dynasty simply use iron pots, rhubarb, and peppercorns as marriage gifts.
The status of silk, food, grain, gold, and cloth has been completely replaced by these three. (.)
ps: I don’t know if it’s the medicine or the problem with my cervical spine. I’ve been feeling dizzy and nauseous lately, and I feel like vomiting.
